USS PROVIDENCE ASSOCIATION
SHIP'S LOG (ARCHIVE)
1999 TO 2012
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Saturday 03/10/2012 8:28:45pm
Name:Richard R Ammend
E-Mail:rammend123@gmail.com
Date on Prov:Oct,1966 to Dec.1968
Div/Rate:1st seaman
Address:P.O.BOX 683 Foley,MN 56329
Phone:3209687933
Comments:I had a lot of fun and met good friends
Saturday 03/03/2012 6:32:52am
Name:Bob Rawlins
E-Mail:rrawlins2@cox.net
Date on Prov:Oct/66 to Feb/69
Div/Rate:BM3 3rd Dvi
Address:
Phone:757-641-5217
Comments:It is good to be able to get in touch with others
from the Providence CLG-6 We had some good times in WESTPAC.
Does anyone remember us being in DaNang Harbor or sending a
utility boat ashore while Vietnam.
Wednesday 02/08/2012 12:04:29am
Name:William C. Richardson
E-Mail:charlesr41@windstream.net
Date on Prov:1959-1960
Div/Rate:7th, PFC, USMC
Address:161 Waterloo Hwy
Chula, GA 31733
Phone:229 831-5815
Comments:
Friday 12/02/2011 8:11:33am
Name:Larry Deiter
E-Mail:larry.deiter@usd340.org
Date on Prov:June 1970-December 1971
Div/Rate:Mar-Det L/Cpl
Address:3376 Becker Ave
Meriden Kansas
66512
Phone:785-484-3244
Comments:I was the Captain's orderly the last half of 1971.
(Capt. Haynes)
Friday 07/22/2011 11:22:08am
Name:eugene rogers
E-Mail:provident78@myfairpoint.et
Date on Prov:9/1946 to 4/48
Div/Rate:s1c
Address:28 Ivy Lane, Farmington, NH 3835
Phone:6037554586
Comments:Just wanted to let everyone know am enjoying good
heath. just turned 83.Don,t know if I mentioned this before
but my dad was in the navy in WW 1. My oldest brother who just
turned 88 was a radarnan on the DE Edgar Chase. The ship
escorted convoys from halifax, nova scotia to Murmansk. My
other brother was performing submarine service as a radioman
in the pacific during WW2. He is now deceased. Hope all is
well with everyone. Today, July22, the temps are 99 degrees.
Normally unheard of in New Hampshire
Tuesday 06/28/2011 10:57:53pm
Name:William P.Brown (Bill)
E-Mail:mbrown962@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1961-1962
Div/Rate:USMC / LCpl
Address:2594 Starlight Valley St. Henderson,Nevada 89044
Phone:702-453-8202
Comments:We spend part of the year on the Oregon Coast.Would
like to hear from any of Capt.McDonald Marines.61-63.
Sunday 06/19/2011 0:59:04am
Name:Wegener, Edmund T. (("Ted"), Jr.
E-Mail:wgnrlaw@aol.com
Date on Prov:July 1971 - October 1973
Div/Rate:Legal Officer (Ensign/LtJG)
Address:CAPTAIN Edmund T. Wegener, Jr.
USN (Ret)
119 Stratford Drive
Slidell, Louisiana 70458
Phone:(985) 639-9000
Comments:I reported to PROVIDENCE upon graduation from OCS in
July of 2971 and was assigned as the Legal Officer/Legal
Assistance Officer. I stayed aboard PROVIDENCE through her
decommissioning in Octoberer of 1973 which of course included
her final WestPac deployment in April 0f 1972.
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Friday 06/03/2011 3:08:03am
Name:Robert N Buck
E-Mail:jonathan.deneau.ctr@hoa.usafricom.mil
Date on Prov:1948
Div/Rate:Seaman Apprentice
Address:Akeley,MN
Phone:
Comments:My Grandfather Robert Neal Buck served on the USS
Providence (CL-82) sometime between Dec 1947 and Jan 1950.
Would love to hear from anyone who might have served with him.
He passed the 26th of May 2011
Monday 03/21/2011 8:07:35pm
Name:William (Bill) Hilburn
E-Mail:whilburn45@aol.com
Date on Prov:1968-1970
Div/Rate:Comshack/ Yoeman seamen
Address:322 Hillside Ter #4 Vista, Ca 92084
Phone:619-840-7277
Comments:I was really excited in early 1968 I believe it was,
to be going to Pearl soon. It was a perfect size ship and
enjoyed the different hours i worked. I liked all the Radioman
I worked with and made good friends with the baker.
Discharged during GQ, Aug 1970.
Sunday 03/20/2011 8:16:43am
Name:Mickey A. Eudy
E-Mail:DTP3003@ctc.net
Date on Prov:Jan 1970 - Feb 1971
Div/Rate:H&D div. DT-3
Address:36162 Eudy Road
New London N.C. 26127
Phone:704-463-5721
Comments:I arrived on the Providence just before going in the
yards at Hunters Point. Remember Lcdr Lawrence, Doug Crumb,
And Dan Panian. we were D division in 1970. I left the
Providence when I got out of the Navy in Feb 1971. I really
enjoyed my time on the Providence.
Sunday 02/20/2011 10:53:07am
Name:David A. von Roemer
E-Mail:reddoggnam72@comcast.net
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Sam. Please correct my email address in the log to
that reflected above. All else is still current and the
same.Hope you're doing well.Tried writing you a couple of
times but no response. Oh well, take care.
David
aka,
REDDOGG
David, will update email soon....look for my email
message.....Sam
Thursday 01/13/2011 11:26:49pm
Name:Garry Brown
E-Mail:oldbro@cox.net
Date on Prov:1965-1967
Div/Rate:H Div/HM2
Address:Oklahoma City, OK
Phone:
Comments:I made an entry a couple of years ago and entered the
wrong dates that I served on the Providence. Just making a
correction. Would be interested in hearing from some of the
quacks in H Div that I served with.
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Sunday 12/26/2010 10:11:45am
Name:william b wiest
E-Mail:e-wastesystems@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1969 to 1971
Div/Rate:dc5
Address:fla
Phone:727-359-6153
Comments:lets go sailing
Wednesday 12/22/2010 1:44:05pm
Name:Raymond Smith
E-Mail:rrs4714a@northlink.com
Date on Prov:Dec. 1944 to 1946
Div/Rate:CIC/Radar Man 3rd Class
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Friday 12/17/2010 8:11:14am
Name:eugene rogers
E-Mail:provident78@myfairpoint.net
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:S1C
Address:28 Ivy Lane, Farmington, NH 03835
Phone:6037554586
Comments:I have been trying to contact sam villa without
success. Tried his e-mail address without success. Just trying
to find out if he received the documents relating to my time
aboard the Providence from 1946 to 1948. If Sam reads this
please advise if you received the documents.
Eugene..got the POD and will post soon.
Thanks again...they will be a great addition the Prov
Website...your shipmate...Sam
Saturday 12/11/2010 7:48:30am
Name:John Brown
E-Mail:pfmtrco@gmail.com
Date on Prov:Nov 69 to Apr 71
Div/Rate:OE Div ETR2
Address:236 So. 3rd St.
Montrose, CO 81401
Phone:
Comments:I transferred to the Providence in 69 from the
Oklahoma City when they were tied up alongside eachother just
after her return from her deployment to the Gulf and rode her
back to San Diego by way of Subic Bay, Perth, Hobart, Sidney,
Wellington and Taihiti. Then back to San diego and the yards
at Hunter's Point. After the yards and reftra we took on the
flag "1st fleet" and sailed to Seattle, Portland, Vancouver,
CA, San Fran and Hono. We did all the R&R to be seen and
promote the good name of the Navy and the Country. I left in
71 to go to shore duty (Quonset Point, RI and Moffett NAS) and
never went to sea again. What a lifetime of memories that I
will relive forever.
Sunday 11/14/2010 3:20:18pm
Name:James W Stephens Jr.
E-Mail:jim@tropical-scapes.com
Date on Prov:Sept 1966-Aug 1969
Div/Rate:FTG-3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
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Saturday 10/23/2010 9:19:31am
Name:Helga
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Thanks for this great opportunity to visit to this
wonderful site.
Thursday 10/07/2010 5:08:41pm
Name:Howard B. Westney
E-Mail:wesin33117paradise@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:January-1971 to March 1973
Div/Rate:DS - Data Systems - IFDS, DP1
Address:1726 Rowan Street
San Diego, CA 92105
Phone:619.218.2796 Mobile
Comments:Thanks to all my shipmates that made the Final Cruise
of CLG-6, 4/72 - 12/72, one for which we all safely returned.
Saturday 10/02/2010 9:11:14am
Name:William C. Richardson
E-Mail:charlesr41@windstream.net
Date on Prov:01-60/7-60
Div/Rate:7th (Gunnery)
Address:161 Waterloo Hwy
Chula, GA 31733
Phone:229 831-5815
Comments:Marine detachment
Would like to make contact with any fellow Marine who served
on CLG 6 in 1960.
Thursday 09/23/2010 6:04:41pm
Name:Bill Enderland
E-Mail:highstep@windstream.net
Date on Prov:11/1/71- 3/1/73
Div/Rate:3rd, Div. Bm3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:When I look at 20 year olds where I live, I wonder
what kind of sailor they would make. Most don't pass muster.
Wednesday 09/08/2010 6:24:11pm
Name:Carey (Jack) Jackson
E-Mail:cowboy72774@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:February 1969- November 1972
Div/Rate:S-3 Seaman
Address:
Phone:08033817524
Comments:I would like to hear from anyone else who was in S-3
Division during that time.
My family and I are currently living in Sasebo Japan. My wife
teaches school on the base. I am a retired nurse.
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Sunday 09/05/2010 11:47:26am
Name:Jerry Plumlee
E-Mail:homeoffice01@gmail.com
Date on Prov:12/67-2/69
Div/Rate:Lookout/Medical
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Arrived right out of bootcamp to lookout div. Became
coprsman stricker before leaving for Hospital Corps School in
1969
Friday 08/27/2010 9:28:10pm
Name:Leslie Manning
E-Mail:lmannin1@rochester.rr.com
Date on Prov:1966-68
Div/Rate:S-3 Supply /SHL3
Address:358 Ripplewood Dr.
Phone:585-663-3553
Comments:My life on board ship I work on the deck force 1st
Division and Supply S-3 Division the small stores, and
Laundry. Remember the good old days out at sea, going on
liberty ports in the Far East
Sunday 08/22/2010 5:35:22pm
Name:eugene rogers
E-Mail:provident78@myfairpoint.net
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:S1C - 5th
Address:28 Ivy Lane, Farmington, NH 03835
Phone:6037554586
Comments:Just to let any of my shipmates know I am still alive
and kicking at 82 years old. Sure wish there were shipmates on
the roster who served on the Pissy P when I did. Would love to
chat with them. One of these days will make one of the
reumions. Am enjoying great health. Getting ready for bird
hunting (Partridge) in October way up in the north Maine woods
and then some deer hunting up in northern New Hampshire.
Saturday 07/31/2010 7:52:14pm
Name:Donnie P. Bastin
E-Mail:deefromlb@verizon.net
Date on Prov:years 1965-1966
Div/Rate:BMC bos'n assistance
Address:3035Volk Ave
Long Beach, Ca 90808
Phone:(562) 425-6526
Comments:Of the Four ships I served in the Providence comes
out tops. I retired as
BMCS after 21 years.
Wednesday 07/21/2010 11:54:42am
Name:James N. Kreider
E-Mail:james.kreider@huffybikes.com
Date on Prov:1968 to 1969
Div/Rate:Navigation/Ensign
Address:
Phone:937-865-2830
Comments:
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Saturday 05/22/2010 6:02:28pm
Name:Paul Wagner
E-Mail:pwagner1959@gmail,com
Date on Prov:Sept 61 to Feb 65
Div/Rate:EM-5
Address:172 North College 4N
Fort collins Colo
80524
Phone:(970) 485-0732
Comments:There were a couple of sailors from Colorado that I
remember. Give me holler anybody from E or M division.
Sunday 04/18/2010 7:17:34pm
Name:Roy Stup
E-Mail:roystup@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:'63 - '65
Div/Rate:OE ETN2
Address:36718 Sandy La
Grand Island, Fl.
32735
Phone:352-552-0916
Comments:I often wondered what happened to the old gal. I was
mildly surprised to see that she has her own web site. We had
some wild times, but they weren't wild enough to make me do it
again. I'm way retired now and still love the water - moving
to Stuart soon.
Friday 04/16/2010 3:49:22pm
Name:Laurence (Larry) M. Hicks
E-Mail:silvereagle7446@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1965-1968
Div/Rate:2nd / BM 3
Address:265 E Hanford Armona Rd. Apt. 66
Lemoore, CA. 93245
Phone:559-816-1675
Comments:Enjoy my Tour on the Providence. Was in 2nd Division
ran the liberty boats and the officer motor boat. Cross Decked
to the Oklahoma City in 68. Retired as a MACM (MASTER AT ARMS
MASTER CHIEF)in July 1995. Great site brought back a lot of
memories.
Sunday 03/28/2010 3:04:58pm
Name:Michael Reeves
E-Mail:michael-reeves@live.com
Date on Prov:1971 to May 1972
Div/Rate:3rd Division/SN
Address:530 Mine Creek Road
Bakersville, NC 28705
Phone:828-367-2119
Comments:Does anyone recall when I was medivaced by helicopter
from the USS Providence to the Naval Support Activity
Hospital, Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam approximately 3 weeks
before the ship sailed to Sasebo, Japan?
Sunday 03/07/2010 6:21:16am
Name:Jim Engdahl
E-Mail:jimengdahl@cox.net
Date on Prov:1971-1972
Div/Rate:DP2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
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Friday 03/05/2010 8:47:11pm
Name:Paul Wagner
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:Septr61 feb65
Div/Rate:EM5
Address:172 north college ave 4n Fort collins colo 80524
Phone:970 485 0732
Comments:no email just call and we talk
Friday 03/05/2010 2:37:25pm
Name:Ken Dombroviak
E-Mail:kenxjan@sunrivertoday.com
Date on Prov:1959-Aug 1962
Div/Rate:OE- ETR2
Address:1961 Wide River Drive
St. George, UT 84790-4435
Phone:435 773 4248
Comments:Love to hear from ET Shop guys
Sunday 02/28/2010 10:52:22pm
Name:stephen h hoffman
E-Mail:shoffy2609@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:july 16 1961 to oct 5 1962
Div/Rate:m/ mm3
Address:
9609 village pkwy
calif city,ca
93505
Phone:6617541095
Comments:providence was my first ship out of four i worked in
main control,was top watch on westpac cruise,best time of my
career.
Tuesday 02/23/2010 5:05:39pm
Name:Walter J Henderson
E-Mail:elguiquejake@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:September 1966 to spring 1967
Div/Rate:OC QM
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 02/11/2010 7:19:00am
Name:BILL ENDERLAND
E-Mail:HIGHSTEP@WINDSTREAM.NET
Date on Prov:1971-2/1973
Div/Rate:BM-3
Address:FAYETTEVILLE, AR.
Phone:
Comments:IT'S HARD TO FIGURE WHAT BUILDS CHARACTER, BUT A LOT
OF THINGS EXPOSE IT. DURING MY TIME IN THIRD DIVISION WORKING
UNDER BM-1 GREENAWAY, I SAW CHARACTER OOZE FROM EVERY INCH OF
MY SHIPMATES. I DID THINGS I WAS PROUD OF AND SOME I WASN'T SO
PROUD OF. I GUESS ONE OF MY MOST MEMORABLE EVENTS WAS TO BE
THE FEATURED BOUT WITH GUNNY PISCH IN THE SMOKERS BOXING MATCH
ON THE FANTAIL. MY SHIPMATES? (GOOD MEN EVERY ONE)
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Friday 02/05/2010 2:45:35pm
Name:FUQUA, Norman R.
E-Mail:fuquapi@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:01-17-1969 to 09-23-1970
Div/Rate:Medical HM1 USN
Address:225 Wake Avenue, Space #387
El Centro, CA 92243
PO Box 3203
El Centro, CA 92244
Phone:(760) 540-0947
Comments:
Thursday 01/28/2010 6:25:22pm
Name:Lou Meier
E-Mail:loukahuna@live.com
Date on Prov:68 -70
Div/Rate:3rd. Div and F Div. / Lt.(jg)
Address:1405 N. Yale Blvd.
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone:972/238-0479
Comments:Time has washed away memories of the things I used to
complain about during my tour of duty and left only fond
memories of great shipmates and lifelong friends. I consider
myself very fortunate to have been assigned to the USS
Providence. I believe the sailors, mostly under the age of 20,
preformed honorably and professionally to achieve our war time
objective.
So when my wife asks me asks me why men are so nostalgic about
their service, I explain that we stepped up. We were part of
something larger that ourselves and we proformer
outstandingly. As young men we accepted responsibilities more
important that those sholdered by our high school buddies that
did not serve. At a time when military service was not popular
I was proud to serve. I'm stil proud of me service on the USS
Providence and the shipmates I've served with.
I'm retired now and live far from the ocean, but I have sail
in many of the worlds oceans. I hope to see some of my old
shipmates at the San Diego reunion.
Thursday 12/31/2009 10:27:10am
Name:James G. Koelmel
E-Mail:jkoel@verizon.net
Date on Prov:'68-'70
Div/Rate:Public Affairs Officer/Lt. (j.g.)
Address:Legal Residence:
2339 Oak Bend Place
The Villages, FL 32162
Summer (and Winter Holidays):
3011 Cloverbank Road #29
Hamburg, NY 14075
Phone:Cell: 716-984-4867
Comments:Just joined the Ship's Assoc. and wish I'd joined
sooner. Saw a handful of names I recognized on the roster -- I
hope more will sign up from that great period from '68-'70
when the Prov served as 7th Fleet Flagship in WESTPAC, spent
so much time on the gunline, went through at least two
typhoons in the S. China Sea, had a great cruise back to San
Diego over the holidays via Perth, Sydney, Hobart, Wellington,
and Tahiti (and across the equator, of course) to become 6th
Fleet Flagship for a year, then off to San Fran for drydock.
That's where most of us "no longer necessary" junior officers
were cut loose in the summer of '70.
Although my wife Cheryl and I are Florida residents (The
Villages, that huge golfing/retirement community you may have
heard of about an hour north of Orlando), we maintain a
townhouse in Hamburg, NY, near Buffalo where we spend summers.
This is only 15 minutes from the Naval Park where the Little
Rock (CLG4) is berthed. And, of course, going aboard the
Little Rock is almost exactly the same as going aboard the
Prov. Don't miss it (and Buffalo is a great place to visit --
especially in summer)!
Saturday 12/26/2009 7:04:37am
Name:Randy D. Vollmar
E-Mail:RP.Vollmar@gmail.com
Date on Prov:July 4 1972/ till she was decom.
Div/Rate:MARINE DETACHMENT
Address:RANDY VOLLMAR
431 FOURTH STREET
FREMONT,OHIO 43420
Phone:419-355-9607
Comments:Thanks for the work SAM, due to the site me and a
couple other grunts from the PROV were able to hookup and have
a little reunion of our own. What a blast, it was like old
times again. Thanks for your work and you guys keep up the
fine job your doing. SEMPER FI.
Monday 12/21/2009 10:06:31am
Name:Gary Partridge
E-Mail:gwpart@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:July 1962 - Sept. 1963
Div/Rate:Flag - Operations
Address:PO Box 203983
Austin, TX 78720
Phone:
Comments:Al Black and Willie Williams - are you guys still out
there?
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Saturday 11/28/2009 10:35:21pm
Name:PETE LYNETT
E-Mail:lynettp1@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1966- 1968
Div/Rate:2 ND DIV S-2 DIV
Address:MIAMI FLORDIA
Phone:786 417 4552
Comments:A LOT OF HARD WORK HAD A GREAT TIME TILL IT ENDED
Tuesday 11/24/2009 4:18:11pm
Name:Jerry Roy
E-Mail:jerryroy38@aol.com
Date on Prov:59-61
Div/Rate:6th Div GMT2
Address:3700 S Westport #2569
Sioux Falls SD 57106
Phone:256-962-1131
Comments:Came aboard the day of re-comissioning.
Left Mar of 61. Left the Navy 12/63 as a GMT1. Wish every day
I had stayed.
Friday 11/20/2009 5:23:31pm
Name:Nick (squeaky) Arme
E-Mail:nicholasarme946@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:9/69 to 2/73
Div/Rate:m div mm3
Address:200 nikki dr.#B longview, tx. 75604
Phone:
Comments:would like to make contact with guys in forward and
aft engine room. it was great to be on providence and
sometimes hard, but good memories. i'm a millwright now
because of my experience working on turbines. i owe alot to
mm1 taylor, he taught me alot.
Thursday 11/12/2009 7:00:56pm
Name:Dennis Duffey
E-Mail:denduffey@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:March65-June67
Div/Rate:T Gmm3
Address:8144 english Garden Ct. Maumee Ohio 43537
Phone:419-491-0151
Comments:A great experience. Great guys,John Foster,Ralph
Moorehead,Stroud,`Homer` Haynes,Becwar,Rodrigues Chiefs Visser
and Lighter.
Monday 11/02/2009 7:37:16pm
Name:monroe steven shropshire
E-Mail:mshropshire@msn.com
Date on Prov:april 67 to june 68
Div/Rate:flag communications CT2
Address:13202 S.E. 339th St., Auburn, Wa. 98092
Phone:253-833-6279
Comments:Drew the "Case Carnage" cartoons on top of the
misslehouse & loved the liberty ports.Hi to all my old
shipmates! Fought in smoker twice!
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Sunday 10/04/2009 12:28:50am
Name:Fred Downes
E-Mail:fdownes@rtj2.com
Date on Prov:Nov, '66 - Oct. '68
Div/Rate:MM3
Address:1902 Wind Lake Circle
Garland, TX 75243
Phone:972-699-1253
Comments:I worked forward generators and center line
evaporators. Lots of good memories and some maybe best
forgotten. Overall, the time I served on Providence allowed me
to grow up and set the stage for the rest of my life. So in
good times and bad, I wouldn't have missed it for the world. I
made some good friends and had some great times. She gave me
the taste for travel which has become my career, in a sense.
I'd really like to renew oldfriendships with any that care to.
Saturday 09/26/2009 6:33:39pm
Name:ROBERT E FORSTER JR
E-Mail:refjr@comcast.net
Date on Prov:N/A
Div/Rate:B-DIV/PO2
Address:18825 MAPLE CIR NO
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48036
Phone:586-206-3534
Comments:Hello, I spent almost 4 years aboard the USS LITTLE
ROCK CLG-4. I just ment a member of your past crew. His name
is Dave Mullen, Rockford, Michigan. My wife and I ment him and
his wife at camp this week. Very nice folks. I am enjoying
your web site. Bob Forster
Saturday 09/19/2009 8:08:16am
Name:Joseph C. Cesario
E-Mail:dacesario@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1945-1947
Div/Rate:s2c
Address:
Phone:
Comments:My name is David A. Cesario I am signing this for my
Uncle Joe Cesario. I have been in contact with Sam Villa and
Carl Dustin who were aboard when my Uncle was but did not meet
him. He served proudly on the CL82. If anyone met him I would
love to know. David A. Cesario USCG 1983-1990 Honorable
Medical Discharge
Monday 09/14/2009 8:59:20am
Name:John Brown
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:Fall of 1968 to Spring of 1970
Div/Rate:ETR3/2 (OE division)
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Many days and nights have gone by but I still
remember THOSE days...after being releived by the USS OKC in
Japan in Late 1968 we went on a goodwill tour to Austrailia
celebrating Christmas in Sidney, on to Wellington, New Zealand
and then for New Years at Tahiti. We returned to San Diego in
Feb 1969 with a trip to San Francisco and the Yards at Hunters
Point. When I left in April 1971 for shore duty I knew that I
would miss the sea and those who serve her.
Wednesday 09/09/2009 9:29:13am
Name:Charles F. P. Sullivan
E-Mail:cs6382@sc.rr.com
Date on Prov:Nov 1959 - Sep 1961
Div/Rate:USMC - Corporal
Address:405 Hickory Meadow Court
Lexington, South Carolina
29072
Phone:803 957-7657
Comments:Good memories of a great expereince
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Sunday 08/16/2009 1:46:48pm
Name:Bruce ( Rooster ) Ledbetter
E-Mail:BruceLedbetter.rooster@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1972 - thru decom.
Div/Rate:Div.M (engine room)
Address:Bruce M. Ledbetter
230 Big Springs Rd.
Monroe , TN 38573
Phone:931-403-3374
Comments:What to get in contact with guys in the engine
room.Barfuss,Chariie Collis
Budda. Contact me by Email or call.(
Friday 07/24/2009 9:08:00am
Name:Bob Heindselman
E-Mail:bobins17@mtco.com
Date on Prov:1967 to 1968
Div/Rate:cyn3 communications
Address:Peoria, Illinois
Phone:
Comments:I was with comseventhflt staff aboard the Providence
until the flag moved to the Oklahoma City.
Wednesday 07/15/2009 1:03:52pm
Name:John A. Greathouse
E-Mail:ddgltd@aol.com
Date on Prov:October 1961 - April, 1963
Div/Rate:Supply/ Lt. J.G.
Address:1707 Timber Edge Drive
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone:469-247-1088
Comments:I recently heard about the Providence website and
reunions from Jim Cozine. Glad to get the information as I had
been scanning my American Legion magazine for reunion dates
without success. Would love to hear from any old shipmates
especially any info concerning Mac McRae. I have many fond
memories of our initial cruise as 7th Fleet Flagship. My time
aboard was spent as Disbursing Officer, Sales and Services
Officer and S-4 and S-5 Division Officer. One of my fondest
memories was serving as the Basketball coach for the ship
which included winning the 7th Fleet Holiday Basketball
Tournament in Yokosuka. I hope to attend the next reunion.
Thursday 07/09/2009 11:54:18am
Name:Jim Cook
E-Mail:jmcook13@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:June 1960 April 1964
Div/Rate:E EM2
Address:540 Range Road
Marysville, Mi
48040
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 07/02/2009 3:24:09pm
Name:Joseph (Joe) Smith
E-Mail:smith6400@bellsouth.net
Date on Prov:Plank Owner to 1961
Div/Rate:SN 3rd div
Address:email smith6400@bellsouth.net
122 Kelly Lane
Brunswick, Ga 31525
Phone:912 267 1767
Comments:Loved the old RUST bucket. And I would not trade the
memories of "SHAKE DOWN" at gitmo for 2 hatuey beers and a
carved pineapple.
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Tuesday 06/23/2009 1:08:06pm
Name:Jim Engdahl
E-Mail:jimengdahl@cox.net
Date on Prov:1971-1972
Div/Rate:IFDS/DP2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Sunday 06/14/2009 5:44:06pm
Name:Billy H Sanders
E-Mail:bsanders21@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:5 seaman1st
Address:21e mimosa dr
chattanooga tn 37415
Phone:423-877-7878
Comments:Be 81 in june,sign up in june23 in gadsden al (best
thing i ever did.
Sunday 05/31/2009 8:33:02pm
Name:Margaret Flanders for Herbert Flanders S
E-Mail:flandersm112@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1943-1946
Div/Rate:
Address:P.O.Box 794
Seabrook, N.H. 03874
Phone:
Comments:My father-in-law was on the USS Providence from
1943-46. He told us quite a few stories and has many pictures
of places he went to while on board. He has been trying to
find out when the reunion was because he wanted to go. I just
found this web site while trying to see about any flags from
the ship. Herb is going to be 84 this year and I would like to
find out when the next reunion is so that he can go. Please
help...
Thank you for any help,
Margaret
Sunday 05/17/2009 5:56:26pm
Name:coe gary
E-Mail:coe355@msn.com
Date on Prov:65 69
Div/Rate:OL & 1st tad to side cleaners
Address:203 park
ventura ia. 50482
Phone:641 210 9039
Comments:just found site and was wondering about the old
boats, W.P. CRAFT.
Thursday 05/14/2009 7:43:20am
Name:eugene rogers
E-Mail:provident78@myfairpoint.net
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:S1C
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Just wanted to correct my e-mail address. The one
previously posted is incorrect.
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Monday 05/11/2009 11:04:54pm
Name:Silvana Phipps for Robert T. Phipps
E-Mail:sbphipps@aol.com
Date on Prov:Oct 1971 to Oct 1972
Div/Rate:Barber Shop/Laundry - Seaman
Address:12001 Market Street
Apt. #460
Reston, VA
Phone:703-956-9388
Comments:Shipmates,
My name is Silvana Phipps. My husband, Robert T. Phipps,
joined the Navy after high school serving his first tour as
Seaman (Oct 1971-Oct 1972) aboard the USS Providence (CLG-6)
off the coast of Vietnam. Bob served for 24 years retiring in
1995 as W3. After retirement, Bob continued to serve as a
civilian advisor until his untimely and unexpected death from
Lung Cancer in 2003.
Bob was just 50 when he passed. In that year, Bob was having
health problems, which the Military diagnosed and treated as
allergies. One night Bob had to be rushed to a civilian ER
where it was found instead he had Stage 4 lung cancer and by
then it had entered his brain. Bob never returned home. He
died in that hospital without time to properly put all his
affairs in order, affairs such as consideration of VA benefits
etc.
Shortly after his death, I phoned the VA to see if I might be
entitled to any benefits and was told no. A couple of years
later a friend encouraged me to call again. This time the VA
told me to file a claim, which they would rule on within 12
months.
Bob, very tall and lanky at the time, finished his first tour
as a Seaman (in the barber shop or in the laundry I believe)
and left the USS Providence Oct. 1972, shortly before the ship
returned and was decommissioned. I know from stories Bob told
me that after serving aboard the USS Providence he was sent to
Vietnam soil for a week waiting for a flight back to the
sates. This fact is important because, as it turns out,
stepping foot on Vietnam soil for any length of time, any time
at all, qualifies for benefits under an Agent Orange provision
of the law. I filed a claim on this basis in Dec 2006. It took
the VA 26 months to process the claim. They denied it in Feb
of this year only because Bob‘s service record did not
document the week he was on Vietnam soil waiting for his
flight. They said they had nothing on paper to use as evidence
that, otherwise, would allow them to grant me the benefits
Bob’s service had earned for his family.
I work full time but still badly need these survivor’s
benefits to make ends meet. Bob died so young that we were not
prepared for this financially. However, my denied claim
remains open for 12 months during which I can appeal by
submitting documentation of Bob’s presence on Vietnam soil. My
last hope is to find several shipmates that can recall Bob
leaving the ship for Vietnam soil at the20end of his tour and
are willing to write a short statement, a few sentences,
attesting to that so that I can appeal this successfully with
the VA. Working with the bureaucracy can be difficult. It
seems the VA needs this so they can check off something in
their process and grant Bob’s benefits. I only want what the
regulations allow, only what Bob’s service earned for his
family.
I pray that some of you, Bob’s first shipmates, can help with
a short statement since this is my last hope.
Please contact me if you think you might be able to help and
thank you all so very much.
Silvana Phipps
12001 Market St
Apt 460
Reston, VA
Sbphipps@aol.com
703-956-9388
Saturday 05/02/2009 4:04:02pm
Name:Richard Bradford
E-Mail:oldad61@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1962 - 1966
Div/Rate:GMM3
Address:7537 Bigleaf Ln. Ft. Worth, Tx. 76137
Phone:817-232-4573
Comments:Came on board in Yokosuka in Dec 62 as a Bosun
striker in 4th Div., transfered to 6th Division ,made 3rd
class after Drydock in San Fran in 65 and spent the rest of my
hitch on MAA Force. Just found the site, looking forward to
seeing more familiar names.
Thursday 04/30/2009 5:14:28am
Name:mark wagner
E-Mail:sonofbutch54@aol.com
Date on Prov:8-10-1972
Div/Rate:
Address:912 oakwood rd. glen burnie md. 21061
Phone:410-761-7761
Comments:this is a great way to fine your old ship mates...my
brother and i were on at the same time....niles wagner...
Sunday 04/26/2009 4:03:15pm
Name:Dewey Floyd
E-Mail:deweyfloyd@aol.com
Date on Prov:1959-1961
Div/Rate:SM 3
Address:New Braunfels, Texas
Phone:830-660-1603
Comments:Sorry I will miss the reunion again. I did however
get together with Senior Chief Fluitt (Wayne) yesterday. It
was the first time to meet any of our shipmates we served with
on the USS Providence CLG-6. We were in the "signal gang".
Myself from 1959-1961. Wayne from 1960-1964. Both of us would
like to hear from others who served with us. Dewey Floyd
Saturday 04/25/2009 5:43:30pm
Name:pat mcnally
E-Mail:fox208_2@msn.com
Date on Prov:11/71-8/73
Div/Rate:3rd/a-gang
Address:120 e steuben st
pgh,pa.15205
Phone:412 921 1854
Comments:like to hear from shipmates
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Saturday 04/25/2009 2:44:24pm
Name:Gene Rogers
E-Mail:provident78@myfairpoint.net46 to 48
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:S1C
Address:Currently live in Tax Free New Hamshire
Phone:
Comments:I quess probably I am close to being the oldest
sailor here who sailed on the Providence. Wanted very much to
go to the reunion this year in Providence, RI but
circumstances prevented it. Maybe next year. So far enjoying
excellent health. Gonna be 81 in another month.
Sunday 04/19/2009 12:53:08am
Name:Monteal C. Lepper
E-Mail:montylepper@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:May 1960 to Apr 1963
Div/Rate:X division YN2
Address:P.O. Box 82
LaOtto, IN 46763
Phone:260-693-2778
Comments:Worked most of my time in the Captains Office.
Saturday 04/04/2009 7:48:19am
Name:Richard C. Bailey
E-Mail:dloop2746@aol.com
Date on Prov:April 1968 - February 1971
Div/Rate:OI Div / RD3
Address:2048 Silvan Cliff Rd.
Vandalia, Ohio 45377
Phone:937-890-3693 cell 937-545-5074
Comments:Enjoyed my time on the Providence, great port calls.
I've had contact with two shipmates, brothers Larry and Gary
Byrd who live in Indiana. Crossed the equator with a great
bunch of guys.
I've been looking for Dan Hurdzan, visited him once in
Wheeling, WV but lost contact when he moved to California.
Anyone with info?
Thursday 03/26/2009 11:41:15pm
Name:Bruce Gebbeken
E-Mail:bruce@desertriver.org
Date on Prov:1972-Decom
Div/Rate:E Div FA
Address:PO Box 534
Herlong, CA 96113
Phone:
Comments:Remember well my time on her. Have not been on this
site in years. Thought to look it up and see if anybody logged
in that I knew.
Sunday 03/08/2009 10:22:32am
Name:Donald Greenaway
E-Mail:greenaway@cableone.net
Date on Prov:70-decom
Div/Rate:1st & 3rd
Address:5448 myall rd. Ardmore ok. 73401
Phone:
Comments:Mighty fine warship she was
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Thursday 03/05/2009 2:23:11pm
Name:Emory (Chuck) Spaulding
E-Mail:chuckjane1@mchsi.com
Date on Prov:1962-1964
Div/Rate:Fox---FTM-3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Wednesday 02/25/2009 3:33:04pm
Name:alan horner c/o john k horner
E-Mail:aahorner@bright.net
Date on Prov:1959-1978?
Div/Rate:eng first class
Address:130 bayshore ct
st marys
ohio
45885
Phone:419-394-7551
Comments:my uncle john died in 1982.he did 20 years in the
navy .need info about this man if any.thanks al.nephew.
Thursday 02/19/2009 7:14:30am
Name:Phil Hays
E-Mail:phil_hays@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:Nov 66 - Aug 69
Div/Rate:OI/RD3
Address:Colorado Springs, CO
& San Antonio, TX
Phone:
Comments:Also known as the Rev.
Interesting to go thru the pics of the Providence and see a
picture of the AFS-3 (Niagara Falls) my last ship assigned to,
Aug 69 - Jun 70, homeported out of Sasebo, Japan.
Tuesday 02/17/2009 7:15:21pm
Name:Tom Bruckman
E-Mail:pctom@verizon.net
Date on Prov:1970 -1971
Div/Rate:RM3- USNR
Address:PO Box 656586
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Phone:718-357-4591
Comments:On Board USS Providence (CLG-6) in San Diego,
California. Providence was Flag to First Fleet under Capt
Haines. Admiral Zumwalt wss in command at this time. We were
supposed to relieve the USS Oklahoma City homeported in Japan
and on active duty in Viet Nam. At this point in time the
military forces were being reduce which left the Providence
homeported in San Diego.
Tuesday 01/27/2009 8:47:47pm
Name:Frederick Swartz
E-Mail:fswartz@woh.rr.com
Date on Prov:07/10/64 to 12/11/65
Div/Rate:AFT BOILER ROOM/ FA
Address:Ohio
Phone:
Comments:
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Tuesday 01/27/2009 10:46:31am
Name:Lewis Sproull
E-Mail:mcwally@aol.com
Date on Prov:1959 - 1962
Div/Rate:6th Division / GS-5
Address:6436 S 400 E
Oxford IN 47971
Phone:765-385-2759
Comments:Following guided millile school in Dam Neck, VA, this
19 year old kid was assigned to help put the USS Provicence
back in commission. Oh yes, another Plank Owner. I've never
been one to reflect much on the past, but now at age 70, I
must be getting a little nustalgic, as I have looked at the
complete ship's roster. Amazingly, I remember many of the men
who served in the 6th Division when I did. It was also very
interesting to read each of the comments and realize how the
men and women of the USS Providence seemed to have greatly
grown from all of the experiences. I remember they called our
ship the "Can Do", as every task that was placed before us,
we, as a complete team, would assomplish the task and ususlly
before it was expected. This positiveness has been an integral
part of my live. Thank you to the men and women of the USS
Providence.
Monday 01/12/2009 9:53:48am
Name:Derry Collins
E-Mail:derrycollins@bellsouth.net
Date on Prov:13 AUG. 1966---26 AUG. 1970
Div/Rate:M-Div. MM2
Address:201 Kings Ct.
Peachtree City, Ga. 30269
Phone:770-487-8174
Comments:I would like to get in contact with anyone that knew
me. I was incharge of the generators and evaporators
Sunday 01/11/2009 3:37:16pm
Name:Albert D. Goldsmith
E-Mail:janal22@windstream.net
Date on Prov:1962-1965
Div/Rate:
Address:235 Waterwood
Huntsville, Tx. 77320
Phone:936-891-7743
Comments:I had previous signed on, page 111, just wanted to
update my e-mail and home address. Still looking for anyone
that I served with.
Wednesday 12/17/2008 8:12:46am
Name:john conroy
E-Mail:squidrat@GMAIL.COM
Date on Prov:NONE
Div/Rate:NONE
Address:N/A
Phone:N/A
Comments:i WAS IN cAM rANH bAY hOSPITAL WITH SOME SAILORS WHO
HAD BEEN WOUNDED WHEN ONE OF THE 6 INCH GUNS BLEW UP. jULY 9
OR 10, 1969. I would like to find out which cruiser it was. (I
was a BM, then AO, on the Coral Sea 1963-67, and 101st
Airborne in 1969, where I was WIA and sent to Japan via CRB
Hospital.) I had a long conversation with a LCDR(?) in the bed
next to me that night, weapons dept head, I believe.
Does anyone know what cruiser this was?
Friday 11/21/2008 8:03:20am
Name:Gerald (Jerry) Hesketh
E-Mail:retirednavy1986@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1965-1967
Div/Rate:Deck (1st Div.)
Address:6 LaVista Dr East
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Phone:
Comments:Picked her up in the yards in San Francisco, worked
in the galley on the base. Went to 1st Div. when they got out
of yards. Left in 1967 as a QM3, transfered to the Oklahoma
City CLG5 1967-1968. went to West Pac 1968, we ran aground
doing gunfire support south of DaNang Harbor. Got transfered
to Henry W. Tucker (QM1), home port Yokosuka till 1971.
Recruit CC Orlando 1971-1974.
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Thursday 10/16/2008 7:47:25am
Name:Trosper, Harold (Harry)
E-Mail:repsorthe@embarqmail.com
Date on Prov:July 1967----Till---June 1969
Div/Rate:H/Medical HM2
Address:Eutawville SC 29048
Phone:803-492-1593
Comments:CLG-6 was one of the greatest. Anyone that remembers
me, get in touch, what a cruise coming back to San Diego.
Friday 10/03/2008 11:56:50am
Name:Grover "Gunner" Goodner
E-Mail:platelady2000@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:?
Div/Rate:Gunner
Address:Las Vegas, NV
Phone:702/697-0801
Comments:I am getting on for my stepdad. He trained 78 Marines
on the guns and got a Top Gun rating for the ship. Any
shipmates out there?
Saturday 09/27/2008 7:25:51pm
Name:Tony Maffei
E-Mail:AMAFFEI1@cox.net
Date on Prov:1966
Div/Rate:Mess cook/ and print shop
Address:189 S Rosemont Rd
Va Beach Va 23452
Phone:757-463-0555
Comments:I mess cooked with Bill Hancock (the grunt), remember
when you broke that prisoners hand in the brig?, I retired in
1993 as BMCM, was CMC on USS Belknap CG-26 1986-1989 in Gaeta
Italy. My name is on the 1966 June Privateer. I would love to
join the Association, but I was stationed on 11 ships during
my career. USS PROVIDENCE, USS OKLAHOMA CITY, USS CHICAGO,USS
DENNIS J BUCKLEY,USS CALIFORNIA (CRUISER), USS PUGET SOUND,
NORFOLK BRIG, USS CORRY, (TAD) USS HANSON, USS SARATOGA, PHILA
NAVAL BRIG, USS BELKNAP (CMC), pHILA NAVAL SHYPD (CMC),USS
DALE (CMC). IF ANYBODY REMEMBERS WRITE BACK..DAMAF
Monday 09/22/2008 10:14:39am
Name:Bill Hancock
E-Mail:brhancock@wavecable.com
Date on Prov:1964 / 1966
Div/Rate:MarDet
Address:Camano Island Wa 98282
Phone:360.387.0985
Comments:Hey Sam, Just wanted to pass on what a terrific site
this has been. I have been in contacted with lots of the
Marines and some sailors in the past 4 years. This past week
Bill Reitmeier came to visit me after 42 years. We picked up
just as if it was 1966. Met Jerry Dimond in Seattle and all
the lies became truth once again. Just wanted to share what
this site has accomplished. Keep it up and I will return all
the Dixie Cup hats I stole.
Nah that was too much fun. Semper FI, Bill
Thursday 08/21/2008 1:41:46pm
Name:Joseph George NORCROSS
E-Mail:jgndeming@zianet.com
Date on Prov:May-1959 to April-1962
Div/Rate:Operations PH1
Address:2013 Lisa Drive
Deming, NM 88030
Phone:575-545-5531
Comments:Signed in as 2nd member of crew at Boston Shipyard.
Supervised installation of the Photo Lab and equipment.
Plankowner.
Does anyone remember Edward Perry, the Postman?
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Thursday 08/21/2008 9:58:56am
Name:Dennis Belcher
E-Mail:Astorian@CenturyTel.net
Date on Prov:7/59 to 4/61
Div/Rate:X Division, PN2
Address:P.O. Box 567
South Bend, WA 98586
Phone:360-875-0203
Comments:I transferred from USNAAS Chase Field, Beeville,
Texas to USS Providence Pre-Com Detail at Norfolk. I worked
for Chief Dunton (later LCDR). Aboard ship, I worked at
different times in the Personnel Office, Legal Office, and
Training & Education Office. I left the ship and the Navy in
1961 when my 4 years were up. I sometimes wish I had stayed
in.
Saturday 08/02/2008 9:28:01am
Name:Charles A Mann
E-Mail:charlesmann1@att.net
Date on Prov:Mar 1963 to Jul 1964
Div/Rate:RM3 CR div Comseventhflt staff
Address:125 s Finch St
Horicon Wi 53032
Phone:920 485 4769
Comments:Flag transfered to USS Oklahoma City CLG-5 In July 64
until Mar 65. Reassigned to the USS Catamount LSD-17 until JUL
66 when tour ended
Wednesday 07/16/2008 9:17:38am
Name:April Barden Covey
E-Mail:april_covey@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:unsure - WWII
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:My father, Marvin J. Barden Jr., was a plank owner.
Not really sure what that means he passed away in 1981 I was
just eight but I have all of his papers and all. Didn't know
if anyone still remembered him and could pass on some stories
to me so that I could pass onto my children.
Saturday 07/05/2008 4:50:22pm
Name:Dale Dorman
E-Mail:daledorman1@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:9/65 - 9/70
Div/Rate:CR ... RMSN/3/2
Address:POB 20617
El Cajon, CA 92021-0945
Phone:619 561-7504
Comments:Just passing through, looking to see what's new on
the site ... take care all ..
Tuesday 07/01/2008 11:49:06am
Name:Fred Hocking
E-Mail:FHOCKING@AOL.COM
Date on Prov:May 1961 to December 1962
Div/Rate:FOX Div / FTM2
Address:302 Brookpoint St NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone:(330) 494-4537
Comments:Was a maintenance Tech for the MK100 Mod II computer
used for the Terrier Guided Missile System. Would be neat to
hear from anyone else who might have worked on it also.
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Saturday 05/31/2008 8:28:05am
Name:Patrick Madden
E-Mail:Rhubarb50@gmail.com
Date on Prov:From about Feb of 1971 to March of 1973
Div/Rate:OS 4
Address:14 N.W. 10th Street
Pocahontas, Iowa
Phone:1-712-335-4119
Comments:I am now in China teaching conversational English and
I can speak Chinese. I did attend the University of Northern
Iowa from 1985 to 1987 graduating with a B.A. in industry.
Thursday 05/15/2008 9:41:57pm
Name:Garry Brown
E-Mail:oldbro@cox.net
Date on Prov:67-68
Div/Rate:H Div/ HM2
Address:3913 Regatta Rd, Yukon, OK 73099
Phone:
Comments:Just looking for old ship mates. Let me hear from
you.
Sunday 04/13/2008 7:39:59am
Name:Eugene Rogers
E-Mail:provident78@verizon.net
Date on Prov:July-1946 to April 1948
Div/Rate:S1C-5th
Address:28 Ivy Lane, Farmington, NH 03835
Phone:603-755-4586
Comments:I enlisted in the Navy when I was just 17. Sent to
Bainbridge, Maryland for boot camp. Graduated and hoped aboard
a troop train for Philadelphia where I boarded the USS
Providence.(Some background on why I chose the Navy. Oldest
brother was a sonar man aboard a destroyer escort traveling
with convoys during WW 2 from Nova Scotia to Murmansk. Next
oldest brother was a radioman aboard submarines in the
Pacific. He did 3 war patrols. My dad was in the Navy in WW1 )
Wound up assigned to 40MM,s. First was a twin mount on the
fantail. Then was assigned to a quad mount off the bridge. Had
Admiral George Dyer as a quest in my gun tub once in awhile.
He used to glass his fleet from my spot. I loved the ship and
my mates aboard that ship. Nip andTuck the 2 dog mascots were
aboard when I was. Made 2 unforgetable trips to the Med.
Witnessed good times and a couple of trageties aboard the
ship. If any of my shipmates are still afloat sure would like
to hear from them. I will be at the reunion in Providence this
year.
Tuesday 04/08/2008 3:39:08pm
Name:Laurence Lamberth
E-Mail:Taxman010@Hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1965-1969
Div/Rate:DK3 Disbursing
Address:6440 South Kostner Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60629
Phone:773 735-6902
Comments:I really had a great time on board and maturity set
it for a young 17 year old.Many happy memories and friends
were made. Retired from the USN as a reservist in 2004.
Enjoyed every minute of it.
Monday 04/07/2008 9:51:58am
Name:Jack Butler
E-Mail:jjb4264@verizon.net
Date on Prov:Summer 1959 to January 1963
Div/Rate:1st and OE; ETR3
Address:2856 Michener Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone:717-898-1491
Comments:I often recall all the fond memories of the time I
spent on the Providence. There wasn't a better place for this
17 year old (at the time)to grow and mature. I spent the first
year in 1st Division and then transfered over to OE. Coming
from the 1st the ET gang tagged me with the nickname "Boats"
which I was called until I left the ship in Yokosuka for
discharge in January of 1963. Would be happy to hear from any
old shipmates so that together we can share some of the old
sea stories about those times. In this digital age they arn't
something to be shared here. This is a great site, and with
Google more shipmates should find it. I will try and make the
next reunion in Providence, RI.
Jack
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Thursday 04/03/2008 3:51:24pm
Name:Robert Becker
E-Mail:budda.bob1@gmail.com
Date on Prov:May 1971 thru June 1973
Div/Rate:M DIV. (AFT FIRE ROOM) MM3, GEN. GANG
Address:4220 GAMMA STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA 92113-4118
Phone:619-263-1079
Comments:Fond memories sailing in this great gray LADY. She
was a fine ship with an honorable tradition. Remember both the
GOOD times, and the Tough times. This is a great website and
hope to meet up again with my former shipmates at the next
re-union in Providence, RI Vietnam was a long time ago but
remember it like yesterday? Good times in Vancouver, Portland,
San Francisco and the westpac of 1972. God bless for now, fair
winds and following seas. My nickname on the ship was "budda"
Saturday 03/22/2008 10:26:59am
Name:RALPH WIGLEY
E-Mail:RFWIGS@GMAIL.COM
Date on Prov:1965 TIL APRIL 1968
Div/Rate:CYN3 COMMUNICATIONS
Address:52316 NORFOLK LANE
CHESTERFIELD MICHIGAN 48051
Phone:
Comments:I CAN REMEMBER SITTING IN THE RADIO SHACK AS OUR
SPEEDKEYER WAS ON WITH THE PUEBLO WHEN THE KOREANS KICKED IN
THE DOOR OF THEIR RADIO ROOM. I REMEMBER THE BEAUTY OF
LIGHTING UP THE COAST WITH STARSHELLS AND "PUFF" IN ORBIT OVER
A CONVOY WE WERE RIDING SHOTGUN FOR. I REMEMBER A WONDERFUL
SHIP AND A GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS. THANKS FOR THIS SIGHT AND ALL
THE MEMORIES.
Saturday 03/22/2008 9:43:51am
Name:Chesley Gary Moody
E-Mail:cgmrodman@aol.com
Date on Prov:1963-64
Div/Rate:CT-3 Security Group
Address:3959 NW 32nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone:352-336-4294
Comments:Located an old shipmate who gave me the name of this
site. I'm glad I found it and hope perhaps I might be able to
locate some of the other men with whom I served.
Tuesday 03/18/2008 1:58:58pm
Name:Ronald J. Sutton
E-Mail:rjsutton58@aol.com
Date on Prov:1967-1969
Div/Rate:3rd Divsion / QM3 /NAV.DIV.
Address:9800 HEROY RD.CLARENCE CTR.14032
Phone:716 741-9180
Comments:Thank you for this great web-site.I have only known
of it a few weeks and have made contact with two old
shipmates.It was fun talking about old friends and good times
from our old home the USS PROVIDENCE,I would be happy to hear
from any of my old shipmates thanks again. Ron
Saturday 02/23/2008 10:24:18am
Name:James Anthony Amadruto
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:1948 - 1949
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
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Wednesday 02/06/2008 10:48:55am
Name:Rocky Markiewicz
E-Mail:da_island_man@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1966-1969
Div/Rate:OC/RM3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Been here before. I checking to see if anyone
remembers two RM's that were on C7F staff and where the might
possibly be these days. One is "Lucky" Lamastra from
Philadelphia and "Bones" Ortiz who I believe was originally
from New Mexico..If anyone has talked to these guys or knows
where the might be, please email me and let me
know..Thanks..Prov was great ship and Crew..
Monday 02/04/2008 4:35:35pm
Name:W. Richard Spillman
E-Mail:srrick@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1959- 1962
Div/Rate:OL Division BM3
Address:P.O. Box 6248
Visalia, Ca. 93290
Phone:(831)776-1995 (cell)
Comments:Plank Owner
Monday 02/04/2008 10:18:44am
Name:Gary Coury
E-Mail:garycoury@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:Com-7-Flt from OKCity till June '68
Div/Rate:CR/RM3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Bud Manter, John McGann, Gary Thompson, Jack Walton
and I would love to hear from other friends and invite them to
our twice a decade reunions. Cheers
Sunday 02/03/2008 2:50:34pm
Name:Anthony L Maffei
E-Mail:amaffei1@cox.net
Date on Prov:January - October 1966
Div/Rate:mess cook and X-Div print shop
Address:
Phone:
Comments:If you look at Jun 66 Privateer you will see my name
on the production page. I retired in OCT 1993 as a BMCM
Sunday 02/03/2008 1:03:41pm
Name:Thomas West
E-Mail:twest1031@charter.net
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:185 east edmundson av morgan hill ca 95037 phone 408
426-1031
Phone:
Comments:Sam this is an update of my address keep up the great
work on the site
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Wednesday 01/23/2008 4:30:45pm
Name:Gary (Andy) Anderson
E-Mail:garyanda@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1966-1969
Div/Rate:3rd
Address:6117 W. 15th St. Greeley Co. 80634
Phone:970-330-8884
Comments:Worked in third div. untill end of cruise.As a bm3
was sent to Danang and worked on patrol duty for a year on 45'
patrol boat. Remember a lot of seaman in third division and
would like to hear from them.
Wednesday 12/26/2007 8:38:41am
Name:Tom Pomes
E-Mail:tpomes@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:May 1966 to May 1969
Div/Rate:CR RM2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Seems like a lifetime ago, lots of good memories.
Thursday 12/20/2007 8:56:55am
Name:David R. Ruskin
E-Mail:oldesalt@gmail.com
Date on Prov:1969 - 1971
Div/Rate:X Division PN2
Address:Chula Vista, CA
Phone:
Comments:Learned a lot while on this great ship. Retired as
PNCS in 1984.
Monday 12/17/2007 1:03:32pm
Name:Larry L. Larson
E-Mail:larry@larsonexterminators.com
Date on Prov:70-72
Div/Rate:X div/ JO3
Address:Poway, CA
Phone:858.486.9406
Comments:Sam, just a belated thanks for returning the copies
of the Privateer you put on the site (looks good!) and to
point out that my email address you have on the roster has
been discontinued and the new one's above. Wishing you and
yours a very Happy and Prosperous Holiday Season!!
Wednesday 12/12/2007 9:29:31am
Name:Terry HERBERT
E-Mail:herbherbert1@msn.com
Date on Prov:Jan 69 - Mar 71
Div/Rate:YN3/Operations Yeoman
Address:Lee's Summit, Mo
Phone:
Comments:I replaced YN2 John Holley as Head Operations Yeoman
when he got out and he went back home to Okalahoma.
Really enjoyed working with Commander Sanders in Operations
Office. He was a real inspiration to all.
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Monday 12/10/2007 4:56:53pm
Name:Chuck Groenke
E-Mail:chuckgroenke@hughes.net
Date on Prov:72-73
Div/Rate:FTM1
Address:425 Winn Valley Dr.
Wimberley, Tx.78676
Phone:512 847 0230
Comments:I had a great time on the ship, a lot of the Gmm's
and Ftm's were on the Uss England DLG22 with me prior to its
decommissioning in 70. Would like to hear
from any who remember me.
Friday 11/16/2007 7:20:06am
Name:Marvin M. Cox
E-Mail:marvinco@bellsouth.net
Date on Prov:07/61 - 10/63
Div/Rate:YN3 - Logroom Yeoman
Address:2226 Allene St
Brusly Louisiana
Phone:1-225-749-2135
Comments:What a Trip, great site. Wish I had found this site
sooner. Engineering folks, get in touch. John Marshall, Fleas,
Fish, Horn, Jackson,
Munch, Sonka, Kapusta, Yohanan
Sunday 11/11/2007 8:16:35am
Name:Thomas M. E. Lamos
E-Mail:dreamtoday143@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1971-1973
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Would like to hear from shipmates! Email me.
Sunday 11/04/2007 3:57:24am
Name:Joe Markiewicz
E-Mail:da_island_man@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1966-1969
Div/Rate:OC/RM3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Prov membership, surfing to see who has visited.
Hoping to someday see names of close friends that were aboard
with me. God Bless All..
Monday 10/29/2007 7:56:32am
Name:Phil Hays
E-Mail:phil_hays@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1966-1969
Div/Rate:OE/RD3
Address:309 Trapper Ln
Fountain, CO 80817
Phone:(830) 200-1321
Comments:They called me the "Reverend"
I enjoyed seeing all the ports on the WestPAC cruise. It was
great being a part of the war effort during the Tet Offence of
68. We saved a lot of Marine's lives at Hue. They never should
have allowed returning Vietnam vets to land at Travis AFB,
commie land...
I retired from the Army later.
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Monday 09/10/2007 11:04:04am
Name:Eugene W Rogers
E-Mail:provident78@verizon.net
Date on Prov:Oct 1946 to April 1948
Div/Rate:S1C--5th Division
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Boarded the Pissy P in Philadelphia, Pa and then set
sail for a shakedown cruise in the Caribbean. Blew the
bejabbers out of the island of culebra while there and visited
Guantanamo Bay Base. Drank too much rum as I remember. Then 2
tours in the Med. I remember the kids dashing for the food in
Naples, Italy. Also remember the spectacular volcano eruption
display as we went thru the straits of Messinna. I was in
charge of a twin 40 MM on the fantail and then subsequently
assigned to a quafd mount opposite the bridge, Used to have
Rear Admiral George C Dyer step into my gun mount to preuse
his fleet. He never said a word to me. Just made a noise so I
would notice he was there so I could get out of his way. Had a
tragedy aboard ship as we were getting ready to leave the Med
and unfortunately I witnessed it. One of our young pilots
crashed into the superstructure and was lost at sea. I loved
every minute I was aboard the Providence. I was just a young
17 year old when I boarded and only 19 when I left her. Great
ship and I met and made a lot friends. By the way the 2 dogs
(Nip & Tuck) were aboard when I was.
Saturday 09/08/2007 5:07:33pm
Name:Raleigh Durr
E-Mail:vango76@aol.com
Date on Prov:7/70 - thur decom
Div/Rate:1st div. B M 3
Address:Shreveport, Louisiana
Yuma , Arizona
Phone:
Comments:very important time in our lives, served with and
made some great friends
even after all these years I still laff when I think back on a
few times , 72 west pac , portland trip.
Friday 08/17/2007 2:03:27pm
Name:thomas h kerntke
E-Mail:alice.cox1@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:66-68
Div/Rate:
Address:816 s hightower stillwater, ok 74074
Phone:2543198556
Comments:im an army iraqui freedom veteran just trying to help
my dad to get more information on all places he was and if
they may have anything to do with his current health problems
thank you veterans one and all
Wednesday 08/08/2007 10:42:51pm
Name:Wiley, Erwin Green
E-Mail:EWiley2933@aol.com
Date on Prov:May 1960 - May 1961
Div/Rate:Personnel Office YN3
Address:P O Box 985, Santa Fe, TX 77510
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 07/05/2007 6:23:57pm
Name:Arnold Collins
E-Mail:collinsaq3@post.harvard.edu
Date on Prov:April 1959- Sept 1960
Div/Rate:LTJG
Address:900 N. Lake Shore Drive #2003
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone:(312) 649-6694
Comments:Transferred from the USS Boston to the
precommissioning detail in Charlestown. Made the shakedown
cruise, visit to Providence R.I. and Panama Canal transit
before RAD in September 1960.
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Thursday 07/05/2007 9:17:27am
Name:James DeBolske
E-Mail:mrdebolske@cox.net
Date on Prov:11/45 - 6/46
Div/Rate:MUS2c
Address:34460 Via Verde
Capistrano Beach CA
Phone:949-661-3598`
Comments:We were USN School of Music Band #70 first stationed
Palermo, later transferred to USS Memphis, and finally
transferred to Providence upon her arrival for her first tour
in the Med Sea. Returned with her to the States.
Tuesday 07/03/2007 5:25:29am
Name:dave goth
E-Mail:dgoth48@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1967 to 1970
Div/Rate:ol/bm3
Address:299nw 601rd
clinton, mo. 64735
Phone:(660)885-4635
Comments:to my knowledge i was the only seaman recruit to be
boatswain mate of the watch on the quarter deck
Saturday 06/23/2007 4:55:45pm
Name:Arthur Wayne Fluitt
E-Mail:chieffluitt@msn.com
Date on Prov:1960-1964
Div/Rate:OS SM2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:The Providence was my first duty station after boot
camp. Picked her up in Long Beach in Sept 1960. Spent 4 great
years growing up and maturing. Homeported in Yokosuka for two
years and a great return trip to the states. Retired in 1980
as an SMC.
Thursday 06/21/2007 9:52:59am
Name:Jon Stang
E-Mail:jbsjon@msn.com
Date on Prov:1971-72
Div/Rate:HM2
Address:242 Perrywinkle Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone:2404010170
Comments:I was part of the rescue team when
Admiral Robinson's helicopter crashed on the Providence May
72. I was on the bridge the night of the raid on Haiphong
Harbor at the navigation table.
Monday 06/11/2007 10:44:59am
Name:Amy Lynn Rosato
E-Mail:amylr620@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:40 North Main Street
Homer NY 13077
Phone:607-749-3925
Comments:Looking for information on my Granfather-- Joseph J.
Dellich. he was aboard the providence 1944-? Thank You...
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Monday 06/04/2007 10:07:32pm
Name:Bob Mangels
E-Mail:bobmangels@aol.com
Date on Prov:9/67 - 10/68
Div/Rate:COM7THFLT BAND
Address:14Manfre Rd.
Watsonville CA 95076
Phone:831 728-2717
Comments:I was one of the 'musicians' the Marines liked to
trample running through our compartment on one of their Missle
House drills. Can anybody out there help me verify the time
Prov fired on some fishing boats and then took some Vietnamese
aboard afterward? Date and attest to witnessing will be
greatly appreciated. Its important - please contact.
Tuesday 05/29/2007 8:22:04am
Name:JOSEPH KARROL
E-Mail:JKARROL@EARTHLINK.NET
Date on Prov:1961 - 1964
Div/Rate:R DIVISION RM3
Address:17373 COMINGO LANE PUNTA GORDA FLORIDA 33955
Phone:941 380 0382
Comments:GREAT SHIP GREAT GUYS GREAT LIBERTY , WHAT ELSE COULD
YOU ASK FOR
Monday 05/28/2007 11:36:03am
Name:Malik Robinson
E-Mail:mrobin@charter.net
Date on Prov:May 1945 to Aug 1946
Div/Rate:RDM 3c
Address:567 Andrea Circle
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 05/24/2007 12:15:11am
Name:James J. Wheeler
E-Mail:JmWhlr@aol.com
Date on Prov:1971-1972
Div/Rate:X Div. YN3
Address:18 Stuyvesant Oval 7-B
New York, New York 10009
Phone:212 637-2226
Comments:Great Memories of the Providence CLG-6.
I'm in touch with SN Gary Weber who lives in NJ. Looking for
SN Stan Heffner, SN Tom Noonan, PO3 Kevin Gallagher
(Privateeer Printer). Also have been in touch with Ret.
Admiral Kenneth G. Haynes fomrer Capt. CLG-6. I used to be his
JA talker during GQ.
Happy Memorial Day to All Shipmates!
Saturday 05/05/2007 6:57:56pm
Name:Chuck Mahaffey
E-Mail:cmahaffey@texasmpa@org
Date on Prov:1966 - 1969
Div/Rate:CR
Address:4410 Woodland Ridge Dr.
College Station, TX 77845
Phone:979-690-2315
Comments:
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Wednesday 04/25/2007 6:02:12am
Name:PATRICK MCNALLY
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:1971-1973
Div/Rate:3RD/A FN
Address:120 E STEUBEN ST PITTSBURGH,PA.15205
Phone:412-264-0558
Comments:
Tuesday 04/24/2007 3:13:55pm
Name:Timothy R. Jones
E-Mail:tj1015@roadrunner.com
Date on Prov:1962-1965
Div/Rate:MM 3rd Class
Address:3656 Lamor Rd.
Hermitage, PA 16148
Phone:724-962-4210
Comments:The email address is my son's. Address and phone
number are current.
Tuesday 04/24/2007 3:11:00pm
Name:Timothy R. Jones
E-Mail:tj1015@roadrunner.com
Date on Prov:1962-1965
Div/Rate:MM 3rd Class
Address:3656 Lamor Rd.
Hermitage, PA 16148
Phone:724-962-4210
Comments:The email address is my son's. Address and phone
number are current.
Monday 04/23/2007 7:07:53am
Name:mark wagner
E-Mail:sonofbutch54@aol.com
Date on Prov:1972
Div/Rate:first div.
Address:912 oakwood rd. glen burnie md.21061
Phone:410-761-7761
Comments:
Thursday 04/05/2007 4:05:23am
Name:DENNIS GOLDING
E-Mail:denny55us@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:8/63 - 11/68
Div/Rate:E DIV : IC2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:WEST PAC BUM
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Wednesday 03/28/2007 9:46:40pm
Name:Dave Spencer
E-Mail:dlspencer2@verizon.net
Date on Prov:1971 thru decom
Div/Rate:B div / oil Shack
Address:11323 e. 213 th street
Lakewood, Ca 90715
Phone:562-924-3643
Comments:Just surfed in and was surprized.
Saturday 03/24/2007 5:50:48am
Name:Sten Nelson
E-Mail:srnjr@verizon.net
Date on Prov:72-Decom
Div/Rate:OI/Seaman
Address:
Phone:508-378-0558
Comments:Just updating my Email, be well shipmates.
Hi Ray, welcome aboard!!
Thursday 03/22/2007 9:03:40pm
Name:Ray Miraya
E-Mail:rhinoray@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:5/71 to 1/73
Div/Rate:os/sn
Address:9213 Balfour St.
Pico Rivera,CA 90660
Phone:562-577-7850
Comments:
Sunday 03/11/2007 12:22:19am
Name:Robert Schuster
E-Mail:b4rome2c@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:January 1968 to February 1970
Div/Rate:Fox Div FTG3
Address:P.O. Box 222539
Christiansted, Virgin Islands 00822
or
1695 Harpswell Islands Road
Orr's Island Maine 04066
Phone:340-773-2039, cell 340-690-9357
Comments:I remember my most stressful moments. First was
performing the initial velocity calculations for the guns to
breech the wall at Hue. Second was making parts out of coke
cans to keep the Mark 25 dual purpose gunnery radar
operational above the DMZ; and third, helping Joe Simon FTG2
repair the Mark 1A gunnery computer on the firing line. The
captain had a fit when he was told not to worry that Simon &
Schuster were fixing it. He did come down to see for himself.
Saturday 03/03/2007 3:09:22pm
Name:Tom Hennessy
E-Mail:tom_hennessy@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:9/69 tp 6/71
Div/Rate:X-Div YN3
Address:3340 Aspen Ln
Plamdale, Ca 93550
Phone:
Comments:Oh for the days of the salt air in our faces.
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Friday 03/02/2007 10:06:00am
Name:Richard Crossman
E-Mail:rcross47@pacbell.net
Date on Prov:Jan 68 Oct69
Div/Rate:N5/SM2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:I have going thru the pages trying to remember name
and faces as I got out my cruise book. Looking for anyone from
"sigs"
that was on when I was. Anyone know what happened to Chief
Koizumi? Got on board with $675 travel pay and looked for the
person with the "slush"fund. Served on Mansfield DD728 66-68
Thursday 02/15/2007 10:35:07am
Name:Lynn Boudreaux
E-Mail:Boudro1@cox.net
Date on Prov:1959-1961
Div/Rate:M Fn-MM2
Address:3705 Lemon Street
Metairie, La. 70006
Phone:504-454-1537
Comments:Plank owner.
Thursday 02/15/2007 9:24:45am
Name:DALE DORMAN
E-Mail:daledorman1@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:Sep. 65 - Aug. 70
Div/Rate:OC / RMSN/3/2
Address:POB 20617
EL CAJON, CA. 92021
Phone:6195617504
Comments:email address change
Tuesday 02/13/2007 7:10:21am
Name:Gregory K Primmer
E-Mail:gkprimmer@gmail.com
Date on Prov:Nov. 1969 to June 1971
Div/Rate:Weapons Dept/YN3
Address:Greg and Vicki Primmer
9222 Talmadge Court
Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048
Phone:402-235-3388
Comments:Have spent the last 40 years working on the railroad
and am retiring the summer of 2007. Would love to hear from
some of the old Weapons Dept. gang.
Monday 02/12/2007 5:49:49pm
Name:Everette Harmon
E-Mail:bharmoniii@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1972-1973
Div/Rate:M div MM2 aft fire room
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Would be great to get a email from shipmates.
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Monday 01/22/2007 6:10:35pm
Name:brad kolb
E-Mail:bradkolb@cox.net
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:My daddy served in vietnam on the cl-6 as the
machinist mate. I am thankful to everyone in our armed
forces!!!
Friday 01/12/2007 3:25:39pm
Name:Thomas L Osburn
E-Mail:tenngramps@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:July '64 - May '65
Div/Rate:Ens,SC USNR
Address:600 Alta Loma Rd.
Goodlettsville, TN 37062
Phone:615-739-6777
Comments:Disbursing Officer
S-4 and S-5 division officer
Tuesday 01/09/2007 11:40:38am
Name:Malik Robinson
E-Mail:mrobin@charter.net
Date on Prov:May 1945 to Aug 1946
Div/Rate:RDM 3c
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Joined the commisioning crew in May 1945 and operated
search radar until my discharge in August 1946.
Thursday 01/04/2007 8:14:25am
Name:David Harris
E-Mail:davemo@charter.net
Date on Prov:1945
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:I found my fathers old USN papers and photos. He was
on the CL-82 with Commander W.B. Jackson,EX O Chas. E. McCombs
and Navigator George L. Raring. I think he was a Bugular and
40mm loader. He passed away in 1998.
Wednesday 01/03/2007 9:32:16pm
Name:Dave Griffin
E-Mail:griffinsherry@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1966 -1968
Div/Rate:COMSEVENTHFLT - SUPRAD
Address:2069 Willow Court
Ferndale, WA 98248
Phone:360 380-2211
Comments:Crossed over from the Oklahoma City with
COMSEVENTHFLT in 1966. Many memories came roaring back after
visiting this great site. Worked in SUPRAD with the CT's.
Providence was my first reenlistment in a 28 year career in
the Navy. Retired 1991 from NAVCOMSTA Rota. Maybe give the
reunion a try. Keep it up.
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Sunday 12/17/2006 2:58:50pm
Name:Alan Pierce
E-Mail:piercekap@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:Jan. 67-June 67
Div/Rate:OE/ETN-3
Address:9107 Horseshoe Lake Rd.
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
52401
Phone:
Comments:Neat site, don't know why it took me so long to find
it. Looks like its been a long time since the last entry.
I was the supply PO in the ET shop even before I made 3rd. I
guess they didn't want me touching any of thier equipment. I
was also the KY-8 tech. with a TS krypto clearence. The only
troubles I ever had with it were bad patch jobs, and one
miss-switch on the card. Not being a radioman I would break
out in a cold sweat whenever I had to test the thing from the
handset in the war room, I felt I didn't belong there in the
first place, but when Com.seventhFle came aboard one day in
the middle of a request for a short count and the call sign
changed because of his arrivel, my tongue got rapped around my
eyeteeth so bad I couldn't see what I was saying I almost peed
my pants.
I was aboard when the old girl took a hit in the radar
antenna, helped somehow with restrapping of com. cables aloft,
and left the ship in June of 67 from Yoko for my own homeport
in Iowa carring among other things, an envelope containing six
official Navy photographs and a small shard of aluminum
shrapnel as a gift for a job well done. They are among my most
prized possessions.
Sunday 12/17/2006 8:33:57am
Name:Rodney A Voelker
E-Mail:Voelker@cox.net
Date on Prov:1967 ~1969
Div/Rate:EM1 E- Div
Address:1640 Grey Friars Chase
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone:757-371-1123
Comments:Change of e-mail address: 12/17/06
Cross decked from OK City to Providance for duration of tour.
LPO, ran rewind shop, power shop. Would love to hear from
shipmates. Retired as a NCC from FTC Norfolk.
Monday 12/11/2006 7:08:25pm
Name:Thomas Hadden
E-Mail:tomlindahadd@cox.net
Date on Prov:7/59 Through 9/61
Div/Rate:RM2 --OC Div (Comm)
Address:160 Thurston Place
Crestview, Fl. 32536
Phone:850/682-4272
Comments:Updating my Email Address
and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
Saturday 12/02/2006 7:02:48pm
Name:Ronnie Winters
E-Mail:oldgolfer011@tx.rr.com
Date on Prov:Sept 66 to Feb70
Div/Rate:T Div GMM
Address:6507 Sayle St, Greenville,Tx 75402
Phone:903-450-4456
Comments:This is my new email address.
Thursday 11/16/2006 1:58:26pm
Name:Michael Dollarhide
E-Mail:mc4ever73@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1969-1971
Div/Rate:S3 - SN
Address:PO Box 124 Quincy CA. 95971
Phone:
Comments:Very nice web site brought back alot of memories,
thank you.
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Wednesday 11/08/2006 5:32:38pm
Name:John Callahan
E-Mail:johnknock1953@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1972-Mothballs
Div/Rate:X Division YN3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Sam, Great site. I enjoyed reading about the old
times. I worked in the captains office. Would love to hear
from Wallace or Berehell. Keep up the great work Sam. I
remember your face.
Monday 11/06/2006 9:04:06am
Name:Jason E Tucker
E-Mail:jason.tucker@wayneakers.com
Date on Prov:My Father Roger served from 1958-1961
Div/Rate:
Address:Lake Worth, Florida
Phone:561-540-9615
Comments:Great website. My father Roger Tucker served from
1958-1961. He passed away in 2004, and was sent off with
military honors. Very Emotional. He was never prouder than
when he would tell stories and recount his time aboard the
ship. He was the epitome of a true patriot and a proud veteran
of the U.S Navy. Our family thanks you for keeping the memory
of the Providence's great tradition and history alive.
Wednesday 10/25/2006 2:16:39pm
Name:David F Gostin
E-Mail:Blade32051@verizon.net
Date on Prov:1971-1972
Div/Rate:FTM 3
Address:1144 Wisteria Way
Beaumont, Ca 92223
Phone:(909) 769-4076
Comments:
Saturday 10/21/2006 12:50:45am
Name:Henry Robbie Robertson
E-Mail:roberro@charter.net
Date on Prov:Pre-commissioning-May 1961
Div/Rate:Marine Detatchment, Pfc,L/cpl
Address:Beaufort, SC
Phone:843-525-1455
Comments:In my 22 year career, I was never prouder to have
served than with my shipmates in Providence. I have never
since experienced the state of morale that we had. I believe
that there wasn't a man aboard that would not have willingly
laid down his life for Capt/RAdm Veth. What a shame that the
city of Providence couldn't have preserved her as a monument;
then again, what do you expect from a city the ties you up to
the coal dock, hidden away from everyone, on your one-and-only
visit.
I'm so happy to have found this site and have already made a
connection to a fellow Marine Detachment comrade. Thanks.
Saturday 09/30/2006 5:18:58pm
Name:Steve Price
E-Mail:speeddevil24g@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1967-1968
Div/Rate:MU-3
Address:Indianapolis,Indiana but a native upstate New Yorker
Phone:(317) 253-0089
Comments:I was the shortest guy in the band, played lead
trumpet, thus probably the loudest.Had 19 months of seeing the
world (far east style) many memories both good and bad.Served
under ADM. J.J.Hyland and ADM. Bringle.Departed ships company
in late '68 just in time to visit the day old grave of a dear
cousin killed near Cam-Ron bay where we were on my last
cruise.As I recall we crossed the equator twice ,so I was able
to put my shellback title to the test, thanks to all you
bloody butts who were so unwilling to supply the fresh meat.I
was brand new on the ship when we were hit off the coast of
Da-Nang.I was topside, did not have a duty station nor knew
what one was.I did nearly doody myself though!!I was talking
with a guy on watch , thought those little water spouts were
fish blowing water; was corrected by the watchman and told to
watch on the mountainside as we were being fired at by the
enemy.WAS ALSO ASSURED WE WERE OUT OF RANGE? Guess those
little spouts on the port side of der boat wasnt fishies
either!End of story-as I frantically tried to un-dog a hatch
to hi-tail it below some knucklehead on the other side obeying
orders didn't let that happen till after we were hit and clear
of hostile fire.I sincerely hope we, the 7th fleet band, at
least made a little sunshine and memories of back home then to
all of you who kept the Prov spic & span and running well
under much duress at times. Thanks to all and hope to hear
from you. God Bless
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Thursday 09/21/2006 5:35:28am
Name:Charles F. P. Sullivan
E-Mail:sullicha@juno.com
Date on Prov:November 1959 = August 1961
Div/Rate:Marine Detachment
Address:405 Hickory Meadow Court
Lexington, South Carolina
29072-7400
Phone:803 957-7657
Comments:
Wednesday 08/02/2006 1:34:10pm
Name:Dennis Travelstead
E-Mail:charden@npgcable.com
Date on Prov:7-59 to 6-62
Div/Rate:EM2
Address:1598 McCulloch Blvd south Lake havasu City az. 86406
Phone:928-453-9019
Comments:up date my e mail address
Monday 07/31/2006 2:37:38pm
Name:Ron Rounds
E-Mail:rmrjlr@peoplepc.com
Date on Prov:1969-1972
Div/Rate:PN2
Address:9641 NE 121st Lane
Kirkland, Washington 98034
Phone:
Comments:Served as a Personnelman aboard the Providence during
her tour as First Fleet Flagship and then transferred to
Vietnam to end my tour aboard. Enjoyed being a part of her
crews.
Friday 07/21/2006 1:18:35pm
Name:Richard C. Bailey
E-Mail:DLoop2746@aol.com
Date on Prov:1968-1971
Div/Rate:OI Division/Radarman 3rd class
Address:2048 Silvan Cliff Rd.
Vandalia, Ohio 45377
Phone:937-890-3693
Comments:Boarded ship in Japan in 1968, crossed equator on
return to US
Thursday 07/20/2006 12:29:50am
Name:Eugene Rogers
E-Mail:argot78@msn.com
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:5th-S1C
Address:PO Box 583, Farmington, NH 03835
Phone:603-755-4586
Comments:Was in the gun gang aboard ship. In charge of a twin
mount (40mm) on the stern of the ship. Then graduated to a
quad mount opposite the bridge. Had the fleet admiral in my
gun tub many times as he scanned his fleet while in the Med.If
I remember correctly his name was George C Dyer.
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Sunday 07/09/2006 2:41:09am
Name:Lou La Salle
E-Mail:loulasalle@verizon.net
Date on Prov:Dec. 1961 thru August 1964
Div/Rate:OI Division/STG 3
Address:273 Elephant Path
Perkasie, PA 18944
Phone:215 258 2357
Comments:Looking for old Shipmates look for to 2007 reunion.
Saturday 07/01/2006 2:39:12pm
Name:Harold Feltman
E-Mail:hfeltman@cableone.net
Date on Prov:May 1962 - June 1965
Div/Rate:"X" Div. PN1
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Great Ship. Happy that Providence has a Web-site.
Will visit often to relive the memories.
Saturday 06/24/2006 10:37:26am
Name:Robert Cammack
E-Mail:bobby_cammack3@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1967 - 1968
Div/Rate:LCPL / USMC
Address:189 4th St.
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone:920.517.2752
Comments:Would be great to renew old friendships after so many
years.
Friday 06/23/2006 11:01:32am
Name:Henry Kohlenberg
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:approx Oct63/July66
Div/Rate:Seaman in 1st div/SK3 in S-1
Address:5525w Barbara ave Glendale,AZ 85302
Phone:623 931-7821
Comments:Tying up to palm trees in Saigon and crossing the
equator going to Sydney
Friday 06/23/2006 1:41:22am
Name:Gary (Renegade) Alexander
E-Mail:d104wolfie.yahoo
Date on Prov:1963-66
Div/Rate:A Div
Address:7826 Nall St.
Valley Springs,Ca
Phone:209-786-2899
Comments:What a good surprise to see a web site for the best
ship ever. I was very lucky to be able to get employment with
the State of California and retired after 37+ years as a Real
Property Administrator (RPA). Just in case, give me a call or
e-mail............
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Thursday 06/22/2006 7:49:36am
Name:Greg Lewis
E-Mail:stratus97g@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:2/72 - 5/73 (if memory serves me right)
Div/Rate:Communications/RMSN
Address:2077 Pinehurst Way
Maryville, Illinois 62062
Phone:618-288-1966
Comments:Can't believe I hadn't tried googling for a Prov
website. Wow, this is like going back in time to some great
memories. I hope to contact some old buds.
Tuesday 06/20/2006 9:08:39pm
Name:Dave Astin
E-Mail:clubcobbler@aol.com
Date on Prov:5/69-4/71
Div/Rate:FTG E-3
Address:14020 se market
portland, OR 97233
Phone:503-349-9783 cell
Comments:I am presently a diesel mechanic for the city transit
here in Portland. I also preach for a small church about 85
miles east in the Columbia Gorge. Betty (whom I met in
Portland during our trip here for Rose Festival in 69) have
been married for 36 years, have two kids and 2 grandsons. we
look forward to the reunion in 07.
Thursday 06/15/2006 10:11:41am
Name:Jim Chryst
E-Mail:jchryst@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:June 1966 - December 1969
Div/Rate:X Div - YN2
Address:118 Glenside Trail
Sparta, NJ 07871
Phone:973-729-6899
Comments:I recently joined the Naval Order, New York Chapter
(NOUS)
During a recent lunch, the former Sec Nav, John Lehman gave a
speech. After the lunch I met a Marine Captain, who called in
NGFS from the Providence, in Hue during the TET Offensive.
PROVIDENCE received the Navy Unit Commendation for this
action. He also referenced the Lynn McCormick, as providing
NGFS as well. I do not remember that, but am very clear on the
Providence support. Many rounds shot during that time.
Jim Chryst
Thursday 06/15/2006 10:05:24am
Name:Jim Chryst
E-Mail:jchryst@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:June 1966 - December 1969
Div/Rate:X Div/ YN2
Address:118 Glenside Trail
Sparta, NJ 07871
Phone:973-729-6899
Comments:Just returned from a Naval Strategy Forum, at the
Naval War College, in Newport, RI, which the topic of
discussion was "changing nature of the national influence in
the 21st century Navy" Gave me a lot of insight into the
"forward Navy"
In the Museum was an original oil painting of the Sloop
PROVIDENCE, Captained by John Paul Jones, in combat against
the British. I contacted the artist, and will purchase a few
prints, for the upcoming reunion auction.
This Forum was hosted by the Secretary of the Navy, with
speeches by the CNO, and various of line commanders. A real
treat and very informative.
Fair winds
Jim Chryst
Sunday 06/11/2006 3:56:15pm
Name:John Garnecky
E-Mail:jobfather@valornet.com
Date on Prov:Feb 1963 - Jun 1964
Div/Rate:COM7THFLT Staff
Address:24547 East 51st Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Phone:918-284-8780
Comments:Trying to find some COM&THFLT staff members on board
PROVIDENCE or OKLAHOMA CITY. Have found Rod Harris and Sleepy
Babcock. Have a VA disability claim submitted and need
evidence of ships being in Saigon etc in 1964. Would like to
hear from anyone who was on staff or who has any helpful
suggestions in dealing with VA and evidence issues. And this
is a wonderful site!!!
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Thursday 06/08/2006 4:22:35pm
Name:RONALD P REINHARDT
E-Mail:RONNYSUE@VERIZON.NET
Date on Prov:SEP/68---MAR/70
Div/Rate:M DIVISION/MM3
Address:1725 KIRTLEY DR.
BRANDON, FLORIDA 33511
Phone:813 653 4309
Comments:JUST FOUND WEB SITE--IT IS REALLY WONDERFUL !!!!!!
Tuesday 06/06/2006 7:22:51am
Name:Thomas M. E. Lamos
E-Mail:www.dreamtoday143@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1971-1973
Div/Rate:
Address:2235 Tammi Ct
Tracy, Ca. 95377
Phone:
Comments:
Monday 05/15/2006 12:05:49am
Name:Dennis T. Hunter
E-Mail:dhunter@academicplanet.com
Date on Prov:1960-1962
Div/Rate:E/ICFN
Address:12875 Bell Rd.
Batson,TX 77519
Phone:936-262-8247
Comments:
Sunday 05/14/2006 10:41:26am
Name:Greg Matuskovic
E-Mail:gmatuskovic@comcast.net
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:VF 41 squadron ,AFQ2 aboard Independenc
Address:Charleston, SC
Phone:
Comments:Was CLG 6 out on a WESTPAC tour in June to November
1965 firing her SIX inch guns into Vietnam? We were next to
maybe your ship. I'm looking for a pictures taken of Danang
Coast Line of the Monkey Mountains around August to November.
Thank you,
Greg, AQF2 VF 41
aboard the Independence CVA 62
WestPac Combat Tour 1965
Thursday 04/27/2006 3:03:19pm
Name:Bertrand R. Trottier
E-Mail:bugler@buglerusn.us
Date on Prov:January 1970 - March 1971
Div/Rate:Navigation QMB3 Ship's Bugler
Address:2530 Atchison St.
San Bernardino,
California 92410-1912
Phone:909-381-5554
Comments:Great ship, great crew, great memories. My regards to
all the fine men who served on her including the Marines who
have and always will have my upmost regard. It was an honor to
serve on the "Prov." as the last U.S. Navy Bugler. Thank you
and God Bless! Bert
Glad to have you aboard. Good Guys..if you have a chance visit
Bert's website at http://www.buglerusn.us/
Sam
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Sunday 04/23/2006 4:55:44pm
Name:Tommy Brumfield
E-Mail:ttom3119@grandenet.com
Date on Prov:July 64-July 65
Div/Rate:R SFM-3/2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Changed net provider from AOL to Grandenet.com
Sunday 04/16/2006 3:57:02am
Name:Eugene Rogers
E-Mail:caddis78@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:S1C
Address:Currently live in New Hampshire.
Phone:
Comments:Went to Bainbrige, MD for basic training and then
boarded the Providence in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Stayed
aboard the ship my entir4e enlistment. Couple of trips to the
Med. Wound up in the 5th Division and was charged with a quad
mount 40MM right off the bridge. Sure would like to hear from
any of my former shipmates.
Friday 04/14/2006 4:19:41pm
Name:Rudy Pfeiffer
E-Mail:rpfeiffe@sciti.com
Date on Prov:May 1945 to june 1948
Div/Rate:Engineering
Address:2131 Hemlock Ave.
San Diego California 92154
Phone:619 423 3718
Comments:Surfed on in
Great web page Sam
I was a fireman when I first reported on board. At first I
stood switchboard watch and other fire room duties Went to the
battery locker and wound up halping the air dales with the
planes my divison officer Chief Warent Officer John Wernli
came to me one day with orders to Nas
Norfolk I had been changed to a Airdale rate. Wound up on a
couple of Carriers I remained in the Navy untill 1968
retireing as Senior Aviation Electrician Mate Chief
Sunday 04/09/2006 10:33:20am
Name:John Mahoney
E-Mail:jrmvette@cox.net
Date on Prov:May 60 to 62
Div/Rate:MM3
Address:2408 Seven Kings Rd
Virginia Beach VA 23456
Phone:(757) 430 9198
Comments:I came aboard in Boston just after Recommisioning.
Would like to hear from old shipmates
Wednesday 03/29/2006 8:53:40pm
Name:Milton E. Merritt
E-Mail:merritt@cci-29palms.com
Date on Prov:July 1969 to August 1971
Div/Rate:Ship's Chaplain
Address:6215 El Comino Road
Post Office Box 1751
Twenynine Palms,CA 92277
Phone:760-367-4568
Comments:Joined Navy December 1942
Retired from Navy April 1976
-----
Chaplain Merritt,
I do remember your inspiring comments on the Chaplain's
Corner. Many good words to live by. I especially remember and
still talk about being there with you and our shipmates at the
historic first regular opening major league game in San Diego.
That event can be found on the April 1969 edition of the
Privateer.
Glad to have you aboard,
Sam Villa/sam@star77.com
Webmaster
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Tuesday 03/28/2006 10:42:23am
Name:David Hurley
E-Mail:debbie.hurley@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:USS PROVIDENCE
Div/Rate:USMC - MARINE DETACHMENT
Address:
Phone:
Comments:3/26/06
Sam,
I wanted you to know so you can pass on to anyone who might
have known him, that David passed away here in Abilene, TX on
March 10. His Marine Corps years meant so much to him.
Debbie Hurley
Sunday 03/26/2006 0:14:54am
Name:Tom Engle
E-Mail:tomgbpac@aol.com
Date on Prov:Sep. 59-Jan. 62
Div/Rate:OL and X/S1st
Address:4403 E. 55th.St.,Maywood,CA 90270
Phone:
Comments:Reported aboard the Providence Sep.59 at the Boston
Naval Shipyard. During my tour met a lot of great guys. During
the shakedown cruise in Cuba played some great bseball games.
Had a chance to see the world and realize how lucky we are to
live in the USA.Discharged Jan. 1962 at the Long Beach Naval
Shipyard as the Providence was heading back to the far east
for another tour. This web site brings back a lot of memories.
Great job.
Friday 03/24/2006 11:58:05pm
Name:LEROY WYMAN
E-Mail:LWYMAN1045@AOL.COM
Date on Prov:1959/1962
Div/Rate:S/1 OL/DIV.
Address:98 HUDSON CT.PALM DESERT CA.92211
Phone:760-779-5986
Comments:
Friday 03/24/2006 7:46:35pm
Name:Michael Niell
E-Mail:mikeniell@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:Sept 68 - Dec 68
Div/Rate:3rd Div BM3
Address:2719 Syracuse Dr
Irving , TX , 75062
Phone:
Comments:What ever happened to Bos'n Craft and BM1 Jacobs?
Thursday 03/23/2006 6:17:46pm
Name:Carl D. Hill, Jr
E-Mail:sharenhill@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:07/66 to 03/69
Div/Rate:s-3 sn1
Address:14017 138th st ct kpn
Gig Harbor wa 98329
Phone:253-884-1085
Comments:
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Monday 03/20/2006 5:01:24pm
Name:Joseph E. Warren
E-Mail:joeandpolly@mailstation.com
Date on Prov:1946 - 1947
Div/Rate:B Division/ F1C Boilermaker Striker
Address:1825 Edwardian Way
Anniston, AL 36207
Phone:256-832-4032
Comments:This is an update on my contact information. I'd love
to hear from anyone that served with me.
Monday 03/20/2006 1:57:05pm
Name:Ron Pagliaro
E-Mail:ronpag@msn.com
Date on Prov:1966 - 1970
Div/Rate:B than A, MM3
Address:4 Ridge Rd.
Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
Phone:609-965-2445
Comments:Proud to have served in the Navy and aboard the
Prov., still have memorabilia around the office. Hope to see
some of my shipmates at the San Diego reunion, it looks to be
a great event.
Sunday 03/12/2006 9:19:13pm
Name:Eugene R..Summers
E-Mail:twin7252@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:Nov71 to decommisioning
Div/Rate:Boatswains Mate and Yeoman [Seaman]
Address:
Phone:515-238-3746
Comments:I remember the Providence CLG6 with fondness. I hated
to decommission her. I was in first div. Later went to the
petty officers mess.
I remember the night that Admiral Robinson died. I think the
one thing that has stayed in my mind about that night, was a
comment this one guy made as we stared into that dark water.
While I looked for survivors, this one guy said, "I hope they
save the mail." I turned and looked at him, and thought you
would not be worried about the mail if you were the one down
there.....
Saturday 03/11/2006 11:58:18pm
Name:Dennis Sauro
E-Mail:dennissauro@msn.com
Date on Prov:Aug 1969 to Feb1973
Div/Rate:S2 / CS3
Address:400 Ponderosa Lane
Grants Pass, Or 97527
Phone:
Comments:
Saturday 03/11/2006 3:06:49pm
Name:Norman Adams
E-Mail:naretirednow@wadsnet.com
Date on Prov:59-61
Div/Rate:Gunnery FT3
Address:480 Oak St.
Wadsorth, Ohio 44281
Phone:330-573-1681
Comments:Went to Pre-comissiong school in Norfolk and
comissioned in Boston. I was a plank owner. Went thru the
Panama Canal on the Providence
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Tuesday 03/07/2006 7:43:50pm
Name:Wayne Wilkeson (Wilky)
E-Mail:Wayne@wilkeson.net
Date on Prov:1960-62
Div/Rate:OE ET2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Just updating my Email address
Thursday 02/23/2006 5:07:05am
Name:Jack Reighley
E-Mail:reighley.ixoye@netzero.net
Date on Prov:11/69 - 1/70
Div/Rate:OI Division
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Great update on the home page for the website, Sam.
Thanks.
Wednesday 02/22/2006 4:18:07pm
Name:Elliot Parsowith re: Bernard Parsowith
E-Mail:eparsowith@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:45-48
Div/Rate:FFC
Address:3964 Souther Ridge
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone:706-781-6356
Comments:Updating my email address. Posted previously in
11/05. My father, Bernard Parsowith served in the engine room
of the Providence, CL-82 toward the end of WWII. He had photos
of trips to Palermo, Nice, Beirut, Cairo. He loved his time
aboard the ship.
Sunday 02/12/2006 4:41:40am
Name:William W Rayburn
E-Mail:billyboy1941@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1962-1965
Div/Rate:OI RD-2
Address:16031 Beech-Daly Lot 173
Taylor, Michigan 48180
Phone:734-308-9337
Comments:I was there in Nam Dicharged 1965
Sa Francisco Hunters Point. Crossed the
Equator twice on board
Wednesday 02/08/2006 8:31:14am
Name:Henry S Cosgrove
E-Mail:HCosgroveclg6@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1963-1964
Div/Rate:supply-s3 ships service shb2
Address:438 jefferson st. carlstadt, new jersey.07072.
Phone:201-939-5747
Comments:my first ship,I was and still am very proud to have
served aboard her,have very fond memories. what a great
crew,if you can, try and make a reunion, we do have ball
together.
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Monday 02/06/2006 7:41:43am
Name:Jim Giovannelli
E-Mail:jgiovannelli@adelphia.net
Date on Prov:1969-1972
Div/Rate:CR Div. RM2
Address:9050 W. Warm Springs Rd.
Unit #1169
Las Vegas, Nv. 89148
Phone:805-479-0968
Comments:I have nothing but fond memories of the U.S.S.
Providence (CLG-6), since I spent my whole navy term of 4
years with her. I will never forget it.
Friday 01/20/2006 5:06:18pm
Name:walt cooper
E-Mail:wjcooper1@verizon.net
Date on Prov:1/69-11/70
Div/Rate:OI RD3
Address:Chestnut Terrace Apts # A-6 Salem N.J.
Phone:
Comments:FIGHTING DEVIL was a great ship to be on. Have a lot
of good memmories of the ship & shipmates
Thursday 01/19/2006 10:11:46am
Name:Joseph (Joe) Smith
E-Mail:smith6400@bellsouth.net
Date on Prov:precomm 59 to 61
Div/Rate:SN 3rd div
Address:122 Kelly Lane
Brunswick, Ga 31525
Phone:912 267 1767
Comments:Precommission in Norfolk and stayed through
shakedown, Panama Canal, reassigned to Topeka and discharged
in 61. Enlisted in US AirForce and retired in 79. Now retired
from Homeland Security and still in good health. (Thank God)
Feel free to contact at anytime. That part of my life was the
best. Never forget Gitmo and Gutune locks.
Thursday 01/19/2006 2:21:52am
Name:Gary Cope
E-Mail:COPEOK7@aol.com
Date on Prov:May 67 - Dec. 68
Div/Rate:Comseventhflt Staff, RM
Address:109 W. Main St.
Tecumseh, OK 74873
Phone:
Comments:Great web site! I would like to hear from some of my
old buddies from the radio shack and TTY repair shop.
Wednesday 01/18/2006 6:02:15pm
Name:Robert Gasper
E-Mail:redgasper@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1969-1971
Div/Rate:SM2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Best ship I ever served on! I was one of the 3 Bobs
they called "Red", "Davy" and "Tom".
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Thursday 01/12/2006 5:23:01pm
Name:William R Robinson
E-Mail:bill60@citynet.net
Date on Prov:1959 to 1961
Div/Rate:B div MMFN-MM3
Address:244 Chapman Ave
Spencer WV 25276
Phone:304-927-3751
Comments:Became a plankowner when I helped to put her in
commision.Was one of the first crew.Ran the ship's service
evaporators makeing fresh water.Took her to Long Beach
California then Brought USS Stickell back to east coast
with all shortimers crew.
Monday 01/09/2006 10:06:16am
Name:Clifford I. Homan
E-Mail:namoh@hvaccess.com
Date on Prov:1945-1949
Div/Rate:Communications division RM3
Address:54 Meadowbrook Drive
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone:(845) 336-8810
Comments:Went to the Providence reunion in Phoenix, Arizona in
2005, my first reunion. Damn sorry I didn't know about the
other ones or I would have attended them all. Had a great time
with a great group of people. Looking forward to the next one
in 2007 at San Diego.
Made three tours to the Mediterranean during my stint and
loved them all. Great ship with fond memories. Looking forward
to hearing from anyone from my time periods who can remember
the hillarious times we had.
Friday 01/06/2006 11:02:35am
Name:Donald K. Bathurst
E-Mail:batdk@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:Sept. 1959 - Jan. 1963
Div/Rate:E/ EM 2
Address:120 Bathurst Heights
Howard Pa. 16841
Phone:814 355 5802
Comments:Plank Owner CLG 6
Monday 12/26/2005 6:31:43pm
Name:Rudolph Pfeiffer ( Rudy)
E-Mail:rpfeiffe@sciti.com
Date on Prov:1946- 1948
Div/Rate:Fireman 1st/E Div
Address:2131 Hemlock Ave\
San Diego
California 92154
Phone:619 423 3718
Comments:I just today found this great web site. It is great
going through all the photo's and trying to find any one that
I might know. I intend to join the Providence Association.
I was in charge of the battery locker aboard Prov and then I
was transfered to a CVE and changed my rate to aviation
electrican mate. I retired in 1968 as a E8. A great web site
Happy Holidays to one and all!!!!
Monday 12/26/2005 8:48:43am
Name:Kenneth Skaggs
E-Mail:mm2usn3@aol.com
Date on Prov:4/72 to 2/73
Div/Rate:M Div/MM3
Address:5700 N. Knoll #2004
San Antonio, TX 78240
Phone:2103678117
Comments:Sam you have built a great site. I just paged thru
and had a few laughs and a couple of tears. The last WESTPAC
was awesome. When the HELO "accident" occured I remember MM3
Army running into the M Division berth area yelling "ABANDON
SHIP! ABANDON SHIP!" He then proceeded to jump up (he was
short) and released all the gas masks from the overhead! I was
laughing so hard I didn't remember where my GQ station was!
Smooth sailing Shipmates! I still want to know who stenciled
the water buffalo on the 6" mount! LOL
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Sunday 12/25/2005 8:23:07pm
Name:David H. Thomas
E-Mail:davethomas4070@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:April 64 to ???
Div/Rate:COM7THFLT Musician
Address:
Phone:440-279-3340
Comments:Providence was my first ship...was aboard from April
1964 until we shifted to the Okie City
Saturday 12/24/2005 8:45:01pm
Name:Earnshaw, Spencer T. %22Ernie%22
E-Mail:wackernie@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:2/62--9/63
Div/Rate:1st/Fox SN
Address:PO Box 282
Loleta, CA
95551-0282
Phone:(707) 733-5212
Comments:I was barely 18 when I came aboard when
the Providence was still in drydock--I remember the 1st missle
launch during
sea trials before WestPac deployment and
how it seemed like it was gonna come back and fly right up our
ass!! Did too
much mess-cooking, but all in all my mem
ories are good ones--trips to Hong Kong,
getting to take leave to stay with family friends in
Singapore, and of
course the crossing of the equator enroute to Singapore. I
know who the
"Phantom Polliwog" is, and I'm taking it
to the grave!!
Saturday 12/24/2005 1:17:06pm
Name:Kenneth Wright
E-Mail:pawpawken@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:April 1963 to December 1968
Div/Rate:E Division /EMFA to EM1
Address:
Phone:
Comments:My first ship and probably the best in my 22 years in
the Navy. Retired in 1984 as CWO.
Saturday 12/24/2005 5:54:13am
Name:Sten Nelson
E-Mail:srnjr@comcast.net
Date on Prov:72-DECOM
Div/Rate:OI / Seaman
Address:
Phone:508-378-0558
Comments:To all my fellow Shipmates and past Crews of the USS
Providence, here's wishing you all safe and Happy Holidays!
Friday 12/23/2005 3:46:00pm
Name:Norbert E. Aubrey Jr.
E-Mail:CarNor@att.net
Date on Prov:13-FEB-1967 to 3-AUG-1968
Div/Rate:Capt. USN Ret. Commanding Officer
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Sure was nice to find this site. I was quite
surprised to see photos of myself that I did not know existed!
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Saturday 12/17/2005 7:23:50am
Name:DANIEL DAVIS
E-Mail:DANIELDAVIS9841@HOTMAIL.COM
Date on Prov:OCT-70 THRU MARCH-73
Div/Rate:MARINE DETACHMENT-CORPORAL
Address:9841 84TH. AVE. ZEELAND, MI 49464
Phone:616-895-5197
Comments:I WAS HAPPY TO SEE A WEB SITE ABOUT THE PROVIDENCE
AND ALL THE OLD SHIP MATES. IT'S REWARDING TO LOOK BACK AND
REMEMBER YOUR MILITARY CAREER. AND TO THINK ABOUT EVERYONE
THAT YOU SERVED WITH AND ALL THE MEMORIES IT BRINGS BACK. WILL
ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR TIME IN VIETNAM AND CAN'T HELP BUT THINK
OF ALL THE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE PROTECTING OUR
FREEDOM TODAY. ONE LAST THING YOU DONE A GREAT JOB ON THIS
SITE SAM. THANK-YOU.
Thursday 12/15/2005 11:03:23am
Name:Bob Berger
E-Mail:pepere@comcast.net
Date on Prov:May 1960 to June 1963
Div/Rate:OR Divsion/7th fleet flag----RM2
Address:Bob Berger
225 Mountain View Drive
Holyoke, Mass. 01040-1365
Phone:413 5365963
Comments:I have been looking for this site for a long
time...Found it by accident..I came aboard when we left
Boston,Mass and headed to our new homeport in Long Beach,
Calif.. I have quite a few ship's newsletter when I was aboard
and the cruise books..I sure have a lot of memories aboard
her...I sure would like to hear from anyone who was aboard her
when I was there....Thanks....Bob
Monday 12/12/2005 10:11:18am
Name:THEODORE LYNN
E-Mail:THEODORELYNN@COMCAST.NET
Date on Prov:1959 TO JAN 1962
Div/Rate:S-3 DIV. SH-3
Address:75 IVY ST NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASS. 02763
Phone:508-699-4393
Comments:I WAS IN THE COBBLER SHOP,TAILOR SHOP,AND RAN THE
GEDUNK.
Sunday 12/04/2005 3:16:48am
Name:jerald Sirois
E-Mail:tigerpaw@gwi.net
Date on Prov:62-66
Div/Rate:boat div en 2
Address:Jerald Sirois
19 field ST
Millinocket,Maine 04462
Phone:207-723-4494
Comments:Email address on online roster is the same as above.
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Saturday 11/26/2005 4:38:06am
Name:Elliot Parsowith re: Bernard Parsowith
E-Mail:rvbikerel@aol.com
Date on Prov:1945-48
Div/Rate:Fireman First Class
Address:3964 Souther Ridge
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone:706-781-6356
Comments:I am the son of Bernard Parsowith who served on the
Providence near the end of WWII. He served in the engine room
for his tour, and is now deceased. He spoke very highly of his
service aboard this fine ship. Great Web site.
Elliot,
Thanks for contacting us. Your dad will be placed in the USS
Providnece Memorial. We thank him for his service to our
country.
Fair winds to you,
Sam..Webmaster
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Monday 11/21/2005 2:43:22pm
Name:Debbie (Smith) Meredith
E-Mail:ddmeredith@msn.com
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:20 Maple Ridge rd Gorham Maine,04038
Phone:207-222-2100
Comments:I am Ashley R Smiths daughter He served from 1965 to
69 on the Providence I think his rank was MR3 the paper I have
is a little hard to read Thank you so much for this site it
has been very helpful to me so far and hopefully more so in
the future I also would like to thank Marvin for all his
effort as well.I would also like to ask if anyone knows how I
could get a copy of his cruise book.
Debbie,
You can enjoy the Cruise Book on the Providence website
located on the menu page.
Fair winds,
Sam...webmaster
Wednesday 11/16/2005 1:11:08pm
Name:marvin woodbury
E-Mail:woodburymarvin@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:e-7 us army
Address:po box 613 freeport maine 04032
Phone:1-207-865-0445
Comments:just wanted you guys to know that one of my dear
friends and one of your crew passed away back in 1-3-79 his
name was ashley r smith he was killed in a work related dead
and now his daughter is looking around for info on her dad she
was three when he died so any help you guys can give her iam
sure it will help fill in some of the voids in her life you
can share your stories with her or me her address is deborah
meredith 20 maple ridge rd gorham maine 04038 or e-mail them
to me woodburymarvin@yahoo.com thanks marvin.i served in
vietnam from 1966-69
Marvin..Do you have any dates when he served aboard Providence
and maybe his rate. Ashley will be added to our Memorial..he
is in good company...and thank you for your service..........
Sam..Webmaster
Sunday 11/13/2005 2:25:53am
Name:Fred Choate
E-Mail:unomascerveza@myway.com
Date on Prov:1962-1964
Div/Rate:M Div / MM3
Address:1776 Hiway 59
Cleveland, Tx
77327
Phone:
Comments:I would not take anything for the time I spent
onboard. I am currently a VFW Post Commander and enjoying it.
Saturday 11/05/2005 4:40:46pm
Name:SHARON DOWST
E-Mail:pugarewski@aol.com
Date on Prov:1944-1947
Div/Rate:
Address:323 S. ALDENVILLE
COVINA, CA. 91723
Phone:626-966-4857
Comments:I AM THE WIFE OF ROBERT J. DOWST OF SALEM MASS. I
BELIEVE THAT HE SERVED ON THE U.S.S. PROVIDENCE SOMETIME
BETWEEN 1944 & 1947 POSSIBLY AS AN AVIATION MECHANIC. HE IS
TERMINALLY ILL & HE NEVER REALLY DISCUSSED MUCH OF THE DETAILS
OF HIS MILITARY LIFE WITH ME JUST CURSORY INFORMATION ABOUT
BEING IN
THE MEDITERREAN & VISITING SICILY, ITALY, GREECE & TURKEY. I
WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL
ME AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS.
FOLLOW-UP: November 12, 2005
Dear Sam,
Again I thank you for the kind words from you regarding Bob's
passing. I have visited both sites along with our daughter
Shelley & we appreciate the remembrances. You have added to
the wonderful memories we have of our husband & father.
Regards
Sharon & Shelley Dowst
Sunday 10/30/2005 7:29:27am
Name:Lyn Lopez
E-Mail:Hueco66@MSN.com
Date on Prov:July 1970 - March 1972
Div/Rate:X division PN2
Address:1816 Pine St.
Clearwater, Fl. 33764
Phone:727 442 4226 or 727 278 3587
Comments:Great site - hope to hear from some people I served
with
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Tuesday 10/18/2005 9:34:39pm
Name:Holli L. Combs
E-Mail:holli022@aol.com
Date on Prov:none
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:I am the proud This sight is beautiful. I am the
proud grand-daughter of a veteran who once sailed the seas on
the Providence.
Saturday 10/15/2005 11:49:59am
Name:Jack McCaleb
E-Mail:mmccaleb@correllinc.com
Date on Prov:70' -72'
Div/Rate:%22G%22 Division CWO-3
Address:6400 Dublin Road
Scranton, AR 72863
Phone:479-938-2251
Comments:Great Sight!!
Monday 10/03/2005 11:52:24am
Name:Russell P. Stanley
E-Mail:RL Stanley 2 @ aol.com
Date on Prov:Aug 59 - Sept 61
Div/Rate:M-MMFN--MM3
Address:N. 504 Vista Rd. Spokane Wa. 99212
Phone:1-509-928-2784
Comments:Assigned Summer of 59 and stayed thru Fall of 61.
Plankowner from the East to the West Coasts.Helped put her
through shakedown and then through the Panama Canal and on to
Longbeach also to WestPac and back.Would enjoy hearing from
any shipmates.
Saturday 10/01/2005 7:33:16pm
Name:John Mostellak
E-Mail:lrhause@kuhncom.net
Date on Prov:1945
Div/Rate:
Address:19 Scrafford St
Shippensburg, Pa., 17257
Phone:
Comments:John is a friend of mine who I take care of and he
always talks about the days on board the Providence,
L-Cruiser. His Commander was named Ramsey. My e-mail is there
so I may let him know about anyone else who is alive and
wishes to talk to him. Thanks You Larry N. Hause ret-army
Sunday 09/18/2005 4:04:23pm
Name:Allen Schmidt
E-Mail:Aschmdt3@cox.net
Date on Prov:Jan '66 Oct '67
Div/Rate:X division E3
Address:11249 E. Quarry Trail
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Phone:480 451 4964
Comments:Was at a reunion yesterday in AZ. Plan to be at next
one in San Diego.
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Thursday 09/08/2005 1:23:27am
Name:Samuel Saenz
E-Mail:smsaenz@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:9/60-9/62
Div/Rate:X Division, PN3
Address:1813 San Jacinto, Victoria,TX.77901
Phone:
Comments:Great website. Hope to see shipmates I served with,
at the reunion!.,sam.
Thursday 09/01/2005 0:10:53am
Name:MUC Robert Owen Grindle, USN, Ret.
E-Mail:RGrin39867@aol.com
Date on Prov:March 1967 through October 1968
Div/Rate:Flag Allowance PAO -- COMSEVENTHFLTBAND
Address:MUC Robert O. Grindle, USN, Ret
10429 19th Ave. SE
Unit B
Everett, WA 98208-4261
Phone:425.337.4407
Comments:Made me Cry!! Where's Captain Aubrey?
I am doing well and will turn 60 this month. And again will
retire, this time from the US Postal Service in 2007. Damn was
it hot down in Yankee Station with no A/C. Sure had fun
playing Pinochale in the mess decks after the movie or if the
movie was a piece of you know what we would play cards anyway.
Does anyone know how I can GET the 1968 cruise book, "Wood and
Iron". Mine burned in a fire long ago. Best cruise book ever,
as we all took the pictures and Harry did the wonderful
illustrations. God bless all who read these remarks and if you
knew me, please write me an e-mail.
Wednesday 08/24/2005 10:04:55pm
Name:DAVIS LEAR, JR
E-Mail:dplenterprize@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:3/69 TO 11/69
Div/Rate:OL DIV/BM 2ND CLASS
Address:39341 ROUX LANE
PALMDALE, CA 93551
Phone:818-370-3152
Comments:BEST DUTY STATION I SERVED ON OUT OF 4 ASSIGNMENTS IN
MY 4 YEAR CAREER.
Saturday 08/20/2005 11:23:30am
Name:Joe "Rocky" Markiewicz
E-Mail:keogolf2@excite.com
Date on Prov:1966-1969
Div/Rate:CR/OC/7th Fleet Radio
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Great duty station..Took the Prov from Sdiego to
Yokosuka to relieve the Okie City in 1966...checking to see if
there is anyone that I remember being stationed with while on
the Prov..Ran around with crazy bunch that crossed over from
the OK city radio as well as some 1st Div BM's..finally
retired in 1984 as RMCS...
Friday 08/12/2005 1:02:32pm
Name:Dan Verver
E-Mail:dverver@lmhco.com
Date on Prov:Nov ' 66 thru April '70
Div/Rate:Commissary S-2 / CS-2
Address:10202 West 70th Drive
Arvada, Colorado 80004
Phone:303-420-3748
Comments:Those were the days. Just finished going through the
Guestbook; found people from S-2 before and after I was aboard
but none during. Great web site. Found out about it through my
friend Dan Dennis. Not sure if I can make the upcoming
reunion. Can it really be 35 years since I got out?
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Saturday 07/09/2005 7:34:58pm
Name:John Hurman
E-Mail:jahurman@aol.com
Date on Prov:71-decomm
Div/Rate:sn-2nd div/T div
Address:1530 Palm Court
Pasadena, Md. 21122
Phone:443-838-3290
Comments:In 2nd div. for final west pac. Transferred to T div.
Great crew!
Friday 07/01/2005 1:17:40pm
Name:Dennis Travelstead
E-Mail:charden@npgcable.com
Date on Prov:july 59 to june 62
Div/Rate:E DIV EM2
Address:1598 McCULLOCH BLVD SOUTH
LAKE HAVASU CITY,AZ.86406
Phone:928-453-9019
Comments:UP DATEING MY EMAIL ADDRESS
Friday 06/24/2005 10:40:06am
Name:Wally Van Selow
E-Mail:annmarievan@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:1961-64
Div/Rate:2nd and S1
Address:1528 Straton Way, The Villages Fl 32162
Phone:352-751-2482
Comments:The Providence was a great ship, she was my first of
7. Retired in 83 as CWO4. Would like to hear from anyone who
was onboard at the same time.
Wednesday 06/22/2005 11:25:13am
Name:Earl J. Santillanes
E-Mail:sntllne@aol.com
Date on Prov:1972-1973
Div/Rate:3rd div,e-2
Address:7120 Settlement Way NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120
Phone:505.898.6744
Comments:Looking for a friend, Richard Roediger was in same
division,also Raul Alvarez(gunners mate) from El Paso, Tx.
Also looking for west-pac cruise book.
Tuesday 06/21/2005 8:03:20pm
Name:Tom Good
E-Mail:low2highfreq@msn.com
Date on Prov:2/72 - decomm
Div/Rate:CR/RM3
Address:HAMPTON, VA
Phone:757-303-8863
Comments:Just got done looking at all 108 pages of this guest
book. Saw alot of names and tried to email a few but all got
bounced back. So I thought I better come back in and update my
e-mail address so if anyone may want to drop a hello email
they can.
Sam again great site keep up to great work.
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Monday 06/20/2005 8:48:28am
Name:Howard Doc Watson
E-Mail:srkrisjordan@excite.com
Date on Prov:1971-1972
Div/Rate:RMCS-E-8 career counselor
Address:4538 Talmadge Court
Annandale, VA 22003
Phone:703 256-4556
Comments:I am writing for my dad. He would love to hear from
any of his old shipmates. Thanks.
Monday 06/20/2005 7:32:19am
Name:gustavson John(gus)
E-Mail:gustavson56@msn.com
Date on Prov:june 1969-1972
Div/Rate:r division SF1
Address:
Phone:951-837-1486
Comments:worked for a dca named joe pratte was some of the
best duty i had while in the navy
Monday 06/20/2005 7:29:48am
Name:gustavson John(gus)
E-Mail:gustavson56@msn.com
Date on Prov:june 1969-1972
Div/Rate:r division SF1
Address:
Phone:951-837-1486
Comments:
Friday 06/17/2005 4:55:09pm
Name:Joseph E. Warren
E-Mail:joeandpolly@mailstation.com
Date on Prov:June 1946-Late 1947
Div/Rate:B/fireman 1st class(BM Striker
Address:2444 Newborn St. anniston Al. 36201
Phone:256-237-6888
Comments:was on CL-82 from june of 46 till late 47 then served
on USS Hopi ATF-71 from late 47 till 48
Sunday 06/12/2005 1:40:23pm
Name:Donald Richard
E-Mail:don240@charter.net
Date on Prov:approx. June 26, 1946 - April 21, 1948
Div/Rate:Seaman (Storekeeper) USN
Address:240 Main St.
Imlay City, MI 48444-1147
Phone:810.724.9245
Comments:I have submitted this info for my father. I know he
would like to hear from shipmates who remember him.
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Monday 05/30/2005 9:21:41am
Name:Colin Carnegie
E-Mail:ccarnegie@charter.net
Date on Prov:Oct. 59 to July 62
Div/Rate:6Th Div. GS3
Address:845 St Andrews Way
Eagle Point, OR 97524
Phone:541-830-8840
Comments:Great Web-Site. Just wanted to update my e-mail
address
Friday 05/20/2005 7:12:49pm
Name:Benedict Wallace Smith
E-Mail:stepsofaa@aol.com
Date on Prov:1966 to 1967
Div/Rate:4th Division
Address:629 D Ave
National City, CA
Phone:619-477-0340
Comments:Alot of good times in Japan and other ports. But
mostly being a shellback. Like to hear from other shipmates
Thursday 05/19/2005 10:34:56am
Name:Larry D.Christlieb/QM3
E-Mail:larry9932@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:No Date
Div/Rate:QM3/ USSMontrose APA212
Address:
Phone:
Comments:I'm The brother of Robert Christlieb MM1 1959/1960 to
inform all former shipmates of his death @11:10Am Tues May
17,2005.May he rest in peace.Thanks for the memories.
Wednesday 05/11/2005 2:14:59pm
Name:Sten Nelson
E-Mail:srnjr@comcast.net
Date on Prov:72- Decom
Div/Rate:OI Seamen
Address:
Phone:
Comments:This site brought back lots of memories during a
stressful time in our lives. Is anybody from OI div. out
there?
OLONGAPOE CITY HERE WE COME!
Everybody take care
Saturday 04/30/2005 4:49:34pm
Name:Stephen Fafard
E-Mail:stevesr8@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1966
Div/Rate:FN
Address:North Smithfield, RI
Phone:
Comments:I was aboard the Providence for a short time in 1966,
then transfered to the Brinkley Bass DD-887 at Long Beach. And
served aboard her in Vietnam. Seperated in Jan. 1968.
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Tuesday 04/19/2005 8:48:22pm
Name:Spencer T. "Ernie" Earnshaw
E-Mail:wackernie@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:Feb '62 -- Sept '63
Div/Rate:1st Div-E-2 -- FoxDiv-E-3
Address:PO Box 282
Loleta, CA
95551-0282
Phone:(707) 733-5212
Comments:Many memories--does anyone remember the
MARDIV 50-mile hike while crossing the
equator enroute Singapore in '63. Also
looking for Kaminski, LCPL (I think) a-
board '61--'6? Also-looking for a cruisebook from '62-'62
WestPac cruise
lost mine in a fire.
Tuesday 04/19/2005 4:21:54pm
Name:Bernard L. Snipes (Buddy)
E-Mail:conn1@plateau.net
Date on Prov:1963
Div/Rate:Engineering Fireman
Address:3813 Nancy Lopez Dr.
Clovis, New Mexico
Phone:505 763 4328
Comments:Crossed the Equator in 1963
Worked in foreward engine room
Monday 04/18/2005 9:43:02pm
Name:George R. Bristol
E-Mail:beebusters@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:Jan 61 to Jan 65
Div/Rate:Fox Div - FTG-2
Address:PO Box 660
Pescadero, CA
94060-0660
Phone:e-mail me and I'll supply it
Comments:Found out about this site from a USS Hancock sailor
and he told me to check it out. I plan on contacting those who
have requested something I can help with as soon as time
allows. Sorry for being so late to arrive. 40 years is a long
time gone.
Thursday 03/31/2005 1:07:32pm
Name:C.O.Smith
E-Mail:smith_c26@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:15May 1945 to 30 June 1946 (Plank Owner
Div/Rate:"I" Division Radarman 3/c
Address:3255 Mercer Lane
San Diego, CA, 92122
Phone:(858) 442 8639
Comments:Served on CL-82 from commissioning until return from
Europe June 46. Left for discharge. Worked at North Island at
the Naval Aviation Depot and used to see Providence as a
missile cruiser almost every day. Sorry I never went aboard.
Saturday 03/26/2005 8:52:36pm
Name:George Elliott
E-Mail:TortugaLSD26@AOL.com
Date on Prov:Nov 61 - Nov 64
Div/Rate:B-Div / BT3
Address:672 T-Bone Road Wichita Falls, TX 76310
Phone:940-691-0811
Comments:Great website! Glad I found it. I worked in after
fireroom...would like to hear from any ship mates from my time
(61-64) or any other. I lost my cruise book in
transit...Please let me know if anyone knows where/how/or if I
might get a replacement for 61-64 WESPAC Cruise.
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Saturday 03/26/2005 11:44:38am
Name:Jerry L. Dimond
E-Mail:jdimond@verizon.net
Date on Prov:1965-1966-1967
Div/Rate:USMC
Address:412 W. 21ST PLACE
KENNEWICK, WA 99337
Phone:509-582-9114
Comments:Updating my email address:
This is a great website and has brought a lot of folks back
together email, phone and regular mail.
Friday 03/25/2005 8:16:22pm
Name:James S. Raat
E-Mail:KittyHawksfp3
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:51 Glenwood apt 3
Bangor, Maine 04401
Phone:207-945-3080
Comments:My father (James E. Raat Lt. USNR)was there from May
1944 to Late 1945. Dad died 3 July 1967. Need to talk to
anyone that may have of known him.
Wednesday 03/23/2005 10:23:26am
Name:J. R. Williams, III
E-Mail:jr_williams@mhbt.com
Date on Prov:1967-69
Div/Rate:3rd and X division/SN
Address:P.O. Box 470473
Fort Worth, TX 76147-0473
Phone:817-996-9556
Comments:Great Website Sam!
Hard to believe it has been nearly forty years!
Would love to know status of BM1 White and CDR. Walters.
Sunday 03/20/2005 2:42:25pm
Name:Omer L. Lepine
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:Sep-1946 to May-148
Div/Rate:Deck-Div / Seaman
Address:Dracut, MA
Phone:
Comments:Deceased Jan-04
Saturday 03/19/2005 8:34:16am
Name:James Angstadt
E-Mail:jaaka2519@aol.com
Date on Prov:Sept. 1959-July 1961
Div/Rate:EM3
Address:2519 Cleveland Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609
Phone:
Comments:Would like to receive e-mail from anyone who might
have been aboard during 1959-1961
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Sunday 03/13/2005 12:57:12am
Name:Gene H.Hanlin
E-Mail:thetenor@exis.net
Date on Prov:late 1946 - decom. 1949
Div/Rate:A Div. MM2
Address:236 73rd Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone:757.491.4151
Comments:Sam, you're great. You brought back a ton of
memories. Also, I enjoyed the reunion in Buffalo in 2004 and
look forward to Phoenix in 2005.
Tuesday 03/08/2005 6:16:58pm
Name:Leslie Manning
E-Mail:lmannin1@rochester.rr.com
Date on Prov:1966-1968
Div/Rate:1st & supply 3
Address:358 Ripplewood Dr.
Rochester,NY
Phone:585-739-5993 cell
Comments:Like to here from the deck force 1st div, supply
division
Saturday 02/26/2005 10:29:07am
Name:Tom Wire
E-Mail:tomwire@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1964- March 1966
Div/Rate:SK3
Address:17 North Kenyon St.
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46219
Phone:
Comments:My first ship after 2yrs shore duty in Japan. Had a
great time in Frisco while she was in dry dock and !st fleet
flag ship in San Diego. Seeing pictiures of her again brought
back a lot of good memories. Good shipmates.
Great job on the website Sam. Thanks
Wednesday 02/16/2005 11:57:39am
Name:Monroe Hak
E-Mail:fmhak@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1963-1965
Div/Rate:cs div. sm 3
Address:2405 Jamestown Dr. Birmingham,Al. 35226
Phone:205-823-3113
Comments:I would like to hear from any of the cs div. guys.
Does anyone know what happened to PF Benavidez ,EW Crossland
or FL Johnson all were in cs div.
Sunday 02/13/2005 1:25:25pm
Name:Lelon Rich
E-Mail:lelonrich@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1968-1970
Div/Rate:M Div. MM3
Address:1935 Alcott
Tulare, Ca 93274
Phone:559-686-1935
Comments:Great time on the Flag Ship. Did a lot of good
things.Will talk to anybody in M Div. Aft engine room.
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Friday 02/04/2005 11:09:33am
Name:Brice Borland
E-Mail:blyleb@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:On OK City
Div/Rate:
Address:5805 Cedar
Raytown Mo. 64133
Phone:816-358-9954
Comments:I am looking for GE Parker and J Robertson . They
were BM 's on the Providence 67 and 68.
Saturday 01/29/2005 2:57:11pm
Name:James Niski (Lowe) Capt USNR(Ret)
E-Mail:jtlowe@swbell.net
Date on Prov:June 1968-June 1970
Div/Rate:First Lt Weapons Dept
Address:5506 Alamosa Lane
Spring,Tx 77379
Phone:281 376-8717
Comments:Thanks for designing this great website
I had my name changed to Lowe after leaving active duty. I
have had a long career in the Navy Reserve and retired as a
Captain in 1998.I am looking forward to contacting some of my
shipmates.
Saturday 01/29/2005 2:36:46pm
Name:Bill Zaiser
E-Mail:bzaiser@comcast.net
Date on Prov:06/60 - 12/62
Div/Rate:FT3
Address:4341 Worth Drive East
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone:904-367-1894
Comments:I'm updating my e-mail address. I was in Fox
division, mostly in the missile computer room. I remember all
the great times aboard ship and in port. I took my leave while
the ship was in Yokosuka so I could see Japan, travelling all
over by train. I'm glad I had the opportunity. It sure was
great when the yen was fixed at 360 to the dollar-- do you
remember that?
Thanks, Sam, for all your work keeping up this web site and
keeping the memories alive.
Wednesday 01/26/2005 8:31:39pm
Name:William Haufler
E-Mail:daddybill43@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1963/1966
Div/Rate:CR/RM3
Address:195 Austin Creek Rd.
Cazadero, CA 95421
Phone:707-865-1801
Comments:Great site...Looking for old radioman buddies...Just
updating e-mail address. Miss the good old days of the Far
East when we were young and dumb. Spent time in Korea in 1993
as a civilian working with the Army. Far East hasn't changed
much...
Monday 01/24/2005 6:11:19pm
Name:James Howland
E-Mail:howlandjimh@aol.com
Date on Prov:July, 1964-July, 1966
Div/Rate:USMC
Address:
Phone:
Comments:From Yokusuka to Long Beach to San Francisco to San
Diego. A great 2 years.
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Sunday 01/23/2005 3:22:50pm
Name:Robert L Hayes
E-Mail:RHayes13@austin.rr.com
Date on Prov:1966 to 1970
Div/Rate:FM FTM2
Address:207 Moccasin Canyon
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Phone:512-332-0969
Comments:I served aboard the USS Providence from April/May
of'66 until October of '70 at which time I returned to
civilian life.I remember all the great times and the wonderful
ports of call we visited. While aviation has always be my
first love I do miss the sea and those crystal clear nights,
except when it was raining. I am currently the Chief Pilot/Mgr
for a company in Austin, TX. If anyone from FM or T Division
should happen to see this I would welcome an e-mail or phone
call.
Yall take care.
Bob Hayes
Thursday 01/20/2005 2:25:41pm
Name:Ron Travis
E-Mail:rxlneverneverlk@ak.net
Date on Prov:1962-1964
Div/Rate:B/ MM3
Address:PoB 520116
Big Lake Alaska 99652
Phone:907-892-6097
Comments:I have a claim with the vets for asbestoeses, they
have denied my claim because by related civilian occupation
was listed as refegeration mech.?? I worked in the Boiler room
running generators and in the evaporators. Does anyone
remember?? or had similar experiences. Would appriciate a note
if you do..
Wednesday 01/12/2005 8:44:41am
Name:Harry Doyle Gantt
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:1946-1947
Div/Rate:SN 1st class
Address:
Phone:
Comments:4 years active - Deceased 2000
Thursday 01/06/2005 8:52:52am
Name:Donald Greenaway
E-Mail:phidhead@msn.com
Date on Prov:Jan 70 to Decom
Div/Rate:1st and 3rd
Address:San Diego
Phone:
Comments:Retired Navy and civil service.
Best Ship, Best Crew.
Sunday 01/02/2005 12:57:34am
Name:bill cashman
E-Mail:wrc723@stellarnet.com
Date on Prov:62-63
Div/Rate:stg2
Address:bill cashman 300 13 ave se apt42 devils lake nd 58301
Phone:701 662 6317
Comments:was a sonarman on clg 6 they took sonar dome off in
63 and xfered the sts
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Sunday 12/19/2004 5:16:59pm
Name:Monte Smith
E-Mail:monte_jolyn@msn.com
Date on Prov:1970-1971
Div/Rate:Weapons Office Yeoman
Address:Tulsa, OK
Phone:
Comments:Excellent job on the web site!
I started out in the missle div at Hunters Point and was moved
to the weapons office when the ship was docked at North Island
NAS in San Diego.
Friday 12/10/2004 9:31:18am
Name:Lou La Salle
E-Mail:loulasalle@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:12/61 thru 8/64
Div/Rate:OI Div. STG3
Address:93 Gallmeier Rd
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
Phone:909 399 7199
Comments:A great Ship and a great time in WestPac
Tuesday 12/07/2004 4:50:08pm
Name:Steven M. Manley
E-Mail:ssm11326@aol.com
Date on Prov:9/25/68-10/27/69
Div/Rate:A Div/MM3
Address:San Diego, CA
Phone:
Comments:At your request, your name and email address have
been added to the roster.
Welcome aboard,
Sam
Webmaster
Sunday 11/28/2004 7:47:44am
Name:Jim Barbookles
E-Mail:jimb4928@aol.com
Date on Prov:1967-1970
Div/Rate:OI div./RD2
Address:19 highwood lane
Ipswich, MA 01938
Phone:978-356-6217
Comments:Looking for CIC Radar crew.
Tuesday 11/16/2004 2:55:31am
Name:Samuel Johnson
E-Mail:sjohnson10@new.rr.com
Date on Prov:1965-1967
Div/Rate:R/E3
Address:4622 crooked creek ln
Oneida, wi 54155
Phone:
Comments:I have 3 boys the oldest is a MD the 2nd is a Dentist
and the third has a masters and is applying to Law Scool.
I am a Plant Manager at Milprint in Denmark Wi. and have been
married for 35 years.
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Monday 11/01/2004 10:19:41pm
Name:Louis Hernandez
E-Mail:loborider1@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1960-1962
Div/Rate:SN3
Address:Tucson, AZ
Phone:
Comments:Great website! I came on board right outa boot camp.
Missed the Prov in Boston, then Brooklyn. Finally caught her
in Gitmo on a glorious sunny day. Went through shakedown
cruise, and great memories of Providence, RI, Houston,
Charleston, Panama Canal to Long Beach. I had the pleasure of
playing on the ships band during that time. Then it was off to
WestPac. Lots of memories that I will never forget.
Smooth sailing to all!
Tuesday 10/26/2004 4:47:22pm
Name:DENNIS ROLLS
E-Mail:DANDJINAZ@CITLINK.NET
Date on Prov:4-63 1-65
Div/Rate:A div EN-4
Address:4000 TIERRA VISTA DR
Lake Havasu City AZ 86406
Phone:928 505 5288
Comments:
Saturday 10/16/2004 8:44:27pm
Name:Steve Timar
E-Mail:stevetimar@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1959-1961
Div/Rate:OI - RD3
Address:11847 Bayless St.
Moreno Valley CA 92557
Phone:951-247-1760
Comments:
Saturday 10/16/2004 10:05:03am
Name:Robert E Lee Jr
E-Mail:leeabob@msn.com
Date on Prov:October 1967-November 1968
Div/Rate:ETN3
Address:2404 Oak Hill Rd
Barrington, Illinois 60010
Phone:
Comments:This site brings back memories of youth, great times,
difficult times and life lessons learned which still serve me
today. This site is about passion, teamwork and friendship.
Great job!
Thursday 10/07/2004 9:21:44pm
Name:Bertrand R. Trottier, Jr.
E-Mail:des9er@adelphia.net
Date on Prov:1970-71
Div/Rate:'N' Div. QMB3
Address:2530 W. Atchison St.
San Bernardino, California
92410
Phone:909-381-5554
Comments:Nice to find this site. I came aboard the
'Providence' after decomissioning the USS New Jersey, BB-62. I
continued my duties as Bugler and finally made QM3 after being
"quoted" twice. Capt. McWethy called me a QMB3, a rate not
used since 1947. Upon leaving the USS Providence, I became, as
I've been told, the last Bugler in the US Navy. This was
recently confirmed last week (Sept 28-Oct 2, 2004)at the USS
New Jersey Veterans Reunion. I miss the Navigation crew on the
"Prov". Great bunch of guys, good memories. Thanks!
Bertrand Trottier
Bertrand's website can be found at
www.buglerusn.us
Glad to have you aboard....sv
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Sunday 10/03/2004 8:12:45am
Name:DAVID E. BRUEGGEMAN
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:1962-1964
Div/Rate:A. / DIV. MR / FN
Address:401 S. PENN AVENUE APT. 606
INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS 67301
Phone:( 620) 331-1507
Comments:
Sunday 09/26/2004 9:39:40am
Name:TERRIE HINSON
E-Mail:terriehinson55@aol.com
Date on Prov:MY FATHER IN-LAW-6-48----MAR/APR 49
Div/Rate:SIGNALMAN-CL82
Address:4650 PEACHTREE RD-LOT ONE
MYRTLE BEACH,SC
Phone:843-236-1575
Comments:FOR JAMES HINSON,PUTTING TOGETHER MEMORABILITY FOR
HIM,PICTURES,STORIES OR WHATEVER YOU CAN SHARE WOULD BE A
GREAT HELP. HE WAS A SIGNALMAN FOR THE USS PROVIDENCE JUNE
1948 - MARCH OR APRIL 1949. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU THAT SERVED
OUR GREAT COUNTRY TO KEEP US SAFE.
Monday 09/20/2004 7:28:15am
Name:William Gaupp
E-Mail:wgaupp@wctc.net
Date on Prov:1970 thru decom
Div/Rate:S3 SN
Address:13968 Serenity Trail Nekoosa Wisconsin 54457
Phone:
Comments:Looking through this site brought back alot of
memories. I even got out my cruise book and looked through it
to associate some of the names to faces. Being one of the
"gedunk" operators I have probaly meet everyone at one time or
another, I'll check back on this often.
Monday 09/13/2004 5:11:07pm
Name:Richard A J Hite
E-Mail:poboy16@juno.com
Date on Prov:1959 ----1962 Plankower
Div/Rate:Fox Div/ FT3
Address:2905 Sulgrave Ave Baltimore,Maryland
Phone:410-578-1630
Comments:Memories, precom/school in Norfolk Va,flying to the
Providence in Boston, mass,Gtmo,and going thru the Panama
Canal on our way to Long Beach, Ca.
Saturday 09/11/2004 9:15:47pm
Name:Thomas West
E-Mail:twest13@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:7july59-18Sept61
Div/Rate:A to B to A Fn-EN3
Address:170 West Dunne Av Morgan Hill ,CA. 95037-4938
Phone:Day408-426-1031,night 408-778-4572
Comments:Sam a job well done Sure brought a hole lot of
memories some good some not so good but the good far outweight
the bad.
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Wednesday 09/08/2004 12:31:49am
Name:John J Johnson
E-Mail:JH8JO.AOL.COM
Date on Prov:Nov61- Aug64
Div/Rate:OI div RDSN
Address:1004 Bracken Fern Dr.
New Bern,North Carolina 28560
Phone:252-633-4170
Comments:I recently retired and moved to North Carolina
thought i would update my guest book info.Hope everyone is OK.
Sure would like to hear from some of my old shipmates.Swapped
e-mail with Bill Putzke Mar-Det and Ed Nunes OI-DIV recently
would like to hear from others. How about it??. Fine years on
the PROV.and a great bunch of guys i served with. Calm seas to
all. J.J.
Wednesday 09/01/2004 9:48:27pm
Name:john gustavson
E-Mail:gustavson56@msn.com
Date on Prov:1969 to 1972
Div/Rate:r division SF1
Address:
Phone:
Comments:looking for any one who may know the where abouts of
a lcdr joe pratte who was the dca on prov
Wednesday 08/25/2004 12:06:20am
Name:Samuel Saenz
E-Mail:smsaenz@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:9/60 - 8/62
Div/Rate:X Division, SA,SN,PN3
Address:1813 San Jacinto.,Victoria, TX. 77901
Phone:361-578-6344
Comments:Great Site. New e-mail address is;
smsaenz@sbcglobal.net. Hope to hear from shipmates.
Thursday 08/19/2004 1:45:58pm
Name:Quentin Risher (RISH)
E-Mail:rish710@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1959 to 1960
Div/Rate:OI DIV. RD2 (PLANKOWNWER)
Address:710 Chandler St. Tewksbury Ma. 01876
Phone:978-851-6939
Comments:I was aboard for the Comissionig in 1959. Then we
went to Gitmo for shakedown. Then on to Rosie roads in Puerto
Rico for Missle Range work with live aircraft, (Banshee Jet
Drones).
We took the ship through the Panma Canal
and onto Coasta Rica for some Liberty and then to Long Beach.
I still have my Plankowners Cruise book from 1960.
That was alot of fun! Looking for other
PLANKOWNERS! Iwas in the Tonkin Gulf in 67-68, onboard the
U.S.S. New (DD-818), we saw the Provie then It brought back
memeories!!!!
Tuesday 08/17/2004 7:02:15pm
Name:GARY L. DAVIS
E-Mail:gldavis.m-14@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:04-68 to 10-69
Div/Rate:2nd DIVISION SEAMAN
Address:4217 VINEYARD RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64130
Phone:816-924-7170
Comments:I AM LOOKING FOR A USS- PROVIDENCE SHIP PATCH
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Tuesday 07/27/2004 3:31:00pm
Name:John D Griffin
E-Mail:jgriffin@mail.arc.nasa.gov
Date on Prov:1966 - 1968
Div/Rate:OI / RD3
Address:
Phone:(408) 249-8209
Comments:Hello Providence Men,
What a great walk down memory lane. I see a several names from
my two years on board Providence. I was in OI division during
the WestPac tour of 66 through 68 and have many memories of
that time. We were pretty young and it was a great adventure.
I came home to the US in August and didn't stay aboard for the
Australia trip. I imagine I missed a good one, but I had had
enough at the time. Great web site and thanks for the
memories.
Monday 07/26/2004 8:33:08pm
Name:James L Measom
E-Mail:jlmdm2@sfcn.org
Date on Prov:Jan 1946 to JUly 1946
Div/Rate:A Div. MoMM 3/c
Address:335 No 600 East
Spanish Fork, Utah, 84660
Phone:(801) 798-3132
Comments:I enjoy browsing the site. Brings back many memories.
Saturday 07/24/2004 3:16:40am
Name:Tom Bridges
E-Mail:niap@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:1967
Div/Rate:X Division
Address:413 South Montana
Mitchell, South Dakota 57301
Phone:605-996-8501
Comments:
Friday 07/09/2004 6:36:51pm
Name:Ronnie Winters
E-Mail:oldgolfer011@comcast.net
Date on Prov:66-70
Div/Rate:GMM3 T-Div
Address:6507 Sayle St. Greenville,Tx. 75402
Phone:903-450-4456
Comments:This is my new email address.
Tuesday 07/06/2004 5:07:33pm
Name:Thomas Garringer
E-Mail:garring1@netzero.com
Date on Prov:64-66
Div/Rate:OL&OI
Address:2400 Rosswood Dr.
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Phone:(505)896-1300
Comments:I was aboard in OL div. and OI div.,alot of memories
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Wednesday 06/23/2004 5:31:17pm
Name:Paul Johnson
E-Mail:pbjohns@sacto.net
Date on Prov:11/66 3/68
Div/Rate:2nd Div. SM , OE Div. ET Striker
Address:Sacramento CA.
Phone:916-681-0791
Comments:My first SHIP ,fantastic ride,went to ET school/ 2nd
duty station SRF, Yokosuka Japan, ET "c" school/ 3rd station,
USS Force (MSO-445), #2 boat to go into Hiphong harbor, Ship
sank 4/17/74,on the way back to Guam.
Saturday 06/12/2004 7:44:25am
Name:Stephen A. Fisher
E-Mail:shipops@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:3/63 - 3/65
Div/Rate:Marine Detachment
Address:4033 Oak Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Phone:757.484.5977
Comments:Signed on several times, see more Marines, most just
before or after my tour. This two year tour was not my last at
sea. I did pick up the name Kingfish, which followed me for
many years after. Served on the GUADACANAL for 40 months, the
BOXER (LPH-4), and the SAIPAN for 2 years. Retired in 1979,
and I am in my 45th year of Government Service. I see several
former shipmates are here in the Norfolk, VA area. Norfolk has
really changed over the years. Might be a good place for a
reunion.
Thursday 06/03/2004 4:37:52pm
Name:WILLIAM (BILL) SNAY
E-Mail:SNAY1@BELLSOUTH.NET
Date on Prov:1966-1969
Div/Rate:GENERATORS/MM3
Address:301 CROOKEDRIDGE CT
ORANGE PARK,FL 32065
Phone:904-298-0808
Comments:CHANGED ADDRESSES, WHAT A GREAT SITE ALOT OF MEMORIES
AND OLD FRIENDS..HOPE TO HEAR FROM ALL..MANY THANKS..
Sunday 05/30/2004 11:04:05am
Name:Denis D Lomax
E-Mail:dlomax@tampabay.rr.com
Date on Prov:June 65 to Apr 68
Div/Rate:3rd Div & Fire Control Missles
Address:5562 4th Ave N.
St. Petersburg, FL
33710
Phone:727/347-3105
Comments:
Saturday 05/29/2004 5:43:53pm
Name:Joseph (Joe) Nelson
E-Mail:jnelson@flybynightaviation.com
Date on Prov:4-71 until She was Decommissioned
Div/Rate:X Div PH-3
Address:P.O. Box 628
Hereford, AZ. 85615
Phone:520-378-1178
Comments:She was a great ship and a BIG part of my early adult
life. Look forward to hearing from some of you.
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Thursday 05/06/2004 1:07:43pm
Name:Joseph Turk
E-Mail:jturk@midsouth.rr.com
Date on Prov:1961 - 1962
Div/Rate:Fox/SO1
Address:4299 High Plains Road
Bartlett, TN 38135-0409
Phone:901-372-1443
Comments:Came aboard in September 1961 to honcho installation
of AN/SQS-23 sonar suite at Naval Shipyard in Long Beach, CA.
Transferred in October 1962 due to removal of sonar dome in
Yokosuka. COMSEVENTHFLT ordered removal of dome due to
increased draft and subsequent problems with in-port mooring.
Drydocking was in the schedule anyway as the sonar transducer
in the dome needed to be replaced. Major problem occurred
during visit to Sapporo, Japan when ship had to anchor in the
roadstead instead of mooring pierside. Intend to submit
article regarding sonar installation in near future. There
were only about 6 or 7 sonarmen aboard in those days. Spent 28
years on active duty and retired as LCDR-LDO. Presently
Director of QA for a DoD contractor with complete retirement
in the near future.
Monday 05/03/2004 4:50:23pm
Name:Louis Goldman
E-Mail:Louisylvia@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1945
Div/Rate:SKD 3 class
Address:
Phone:
Comments:I am looking for information on what happend on the
ship @ Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.In August/september of 45'. I was
injured when we were shooting at sleeves. I was knocked
unconcious. When I woke up I was in sick bay. If you have any
info please respond. Thank you All very much
Wednesday 04/28/2004 1:31:47pm
Name:Ronald Turner
E-Mail:None
Date on Prov:1946 to 1947
Div/Rate:
Address:309 Oxford Dr, Glen Burnie, Md 21061
Phone:410-766-7867
Comments:anyone who served during this period contact me.
Monday 04/05/2004 11:20:47am
Name:FLORIAN "OZZIE" OSREDKAR
E-Mail:engineering@benkoproducts.com
Date on Prov:NOV 1966-AUGUST
Div/Rate:FTM3/FM DIVISION
Address:20420 MILLER AVE.
EUCLID, OH 44119
Phone:(216) 486-5245
Comments:PROUD TO HAVE BEEN ABOARD THE PROV. THOSE YEARS WERE
AMONG THE BEST IN MY LIFE AND THE MEMORIES OF THEM WILL REMAIN
FOREVER. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANY FM-DIV OR OI-DIV
SHIPMATES FROM THOSE YEARS. MY DEEP GRATITUDE GOES TO SAM, OUR
WEB MASTER WHOSE EFFORTS HAVE ADDED SO MUCH TO THE ENJOYMENT
OF THE MEMORIES FROM THOSE GREAT DAYS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL, MY
SHIPMATES.
Sunday 03/21/2004 5:26:08pm
Name:ALBERT F. MYERS
E-Mail:SARGEMAJ1@NETZERO.COM
Date on Prov:1959 THRU 1961
Div/Rate:%22M%22 DIV MM2
Address:HC 1 BOX 130
THORNHURST, PA 18424-9312
Phone:570-842-4871
Comments:PUT IN COMMISSION IN SEPTEMBER 1959 AND SERVED ON
PROVIDENCE TILL OCT 1961. MADE THREE CRUISES; FIRST TO GITMO
AND THEN TO WEST COAST AND THEN TO JAPAN. ENJOYED ALL THE TIME
I SERVED ABOARD PROVIDENCE. WORKED IN ENGINE ROOM AS A FIREMAN
TILL I MADE MACHINIST MATE 2ND CLASS. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM
OLD SHIPMATES.
GOD BLESS,
AL MYERS MM2
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Thursday 03/18/2004 7:57:36pm
Name:Mark Hulet
E-Mail:mowk@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1969
Div/Rate:Flag/AG3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Great job Sam! I worked in the weather office for
some great guys-CDR Melton & AG1 Morris (and of course
COMFIRSTFLT).
Best memories are the liberty at Sea Fair & the Rose Festival.
Wednesday 03/03/2004 10:55:46am
Name:patrick mcgough
E-Mail:patbb63@webtv.net
Date on Prov:may 1948 to august 1948
Div/Rate:radio shack seaman 1st
Address:
patrick mcgough 1 summit st dallas pa 18612
Phone:570 675 1410
Comments:boarded may 1948 right out of radio school. made the
cruise to the med and enjoyed seeing france, greece and italy
left the ship and a lot of friends in august 1948 and went to
the uss missouri bb63 till dec 51 discharge time!!!
Sunday 02/29/2004 8:45:39am
Name:John Dillman
E-Mail:JackBonus@aol.com
Date on Prov:8 months of 1969
Div/Rate:A Gang EN3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:One thing I remember is don't throw a cigarette butt
over the side as you will be painting the side when getting in
port
Saturday 02/28/2004 1:06:52am
Name:Ron Rhoades
E-Mail:ronr81@proaxis.com
Date on Prov:Oct 69 to April 70
Div/Rate:Deck Ape
Address:
Phone:
Comments:I look back on those great moments on the deck
force...
Wednesday 01/28/2004 1:16:29pm
Name:Harry Bennert, MD
E-Mail:hbenner1@maine.rr.com
Date on Prov:July 1967 to July 1969
Div/Rate:LCDR (MC) USNR
Address:22 Stormy Brook Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
Phone:207 781 5640
Comments:It was an honor and privilege to serve aboard
PROVIDENCE. It was a great"town" and I truly enjoyed being the
town doctor. This is a great website! Hope to get to the
reunion in Buffalo.
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Tuesday 01/27/2004 4:52:42pm
Name:Victor J. Muzio
E-Mail:Tube-steak@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1961 - 1963
Div/Rate:A Division - MR3
Address:1510 Cervato Drive
Alamo, CA 94507
Phone:(925) 937-7358
Comments:I was very proud to have served aboard the USS
Providence CLG-6 during her flag ship cruise to Westpac. As
far as I am concerned, she was probably the finest war ship
and flag ship of the US Navy at that time. I would like to
send my best regards to all my old shipmates who I served
with.
Sunday 01/25/2004 2:49:33pm
Name:Earl J. Santillanes
E-Mail:jem_58@comcast.net
Date on Prov:May 72- Feb 73
Div/Rate:3rd division (Deckape) e-2
Address:7120 Settlement Way NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120
Phone:505 922-1267
Comments:The best web site in the world. Looking for buddy
Richard Roediger, who moved to the Uss Oklahoma after decomm.
Also looking for a West Pac cruise book willing to pay.
Saturday 01/24/2004 8:59:19pm
Name:Phil Ragsdale
E-Mail:slodaddy51@msn.com
Date on Prov:april71-june 73
Div/Rate:Opertions.......radarman
Address:
Phone:
Comments:what great memories.....but at the time we didn't
think so........a salute to my shipmates during a tough time
in our lives........lots of love to you all "Rags" .......
Saturday 01/10/2004 6:45:44pm
Name:Diemand, Kim
E-Mail:diemandk@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:8/72 - 4/73
Div/Rate:MarDet / L/Cpl.
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Wednesday 01/07/2004 12:39:11am
Name:Kenneth Weaver
E-Mail:boats19@juno.com
Date on Prov:1948
Div/Rate:Radar/AS
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Made Med. cruise after which the Providence was
decommissioned at Boston and I transfered to the USS Strong,
Jan. 1949
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Wednesday 12/31/2003 6:28:53am
Name:Thomas HADDEN
E-Mail:tomlindahadd@cyou.com
Date on Prov:8/59 to 8/61
Div/Rate:OR Div RM3/2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Plank Owner--CLG6
Wednesday 12/24/2003 1:43:58pm
Name:John D. Armstrong
E-Mail:ana@mtaonline.net
Date on Prov:62-63
Div/Rate:Flag/CTR1
Address:PO Box 870186
Wasilla, Alaska 99687
Phone:Off the Hook
Comments:This is a great Website... You do great work Sam..!
Sunday 12/21/2003 9:25:20am
Name:mahar thomas r
E-Mail:no
Date on Prov:1946-1948
Div/Rate:4th s/2(coxswain of starboard whaleboat)
Address:30 cascade new hartford new york 13413
Phone:315 732-4750
Comments:looking for picture of starboard whaleboat with
providence emblem on canvas canopy(1947-1948) 2nd article is
lapel of providence emblem *tel ph collect
Tuesday 12/16/2003 12:24:41am
Name:Julian T. (Matt) Matthews
E-Mail:Juliantmat@msn.com
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:IFDS
Address:
Phone:702-270-3727
Comments:
Monday 12/08/2003 6:11:41pm
Name:William (Bill) Price
E-Mail:Pricestatmed@aol.com
Date on Prov:1946-1949
Div/Rate:Medical, Phar Mate 2nd class
Address:10940 West Ruth Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
after March 2004 will be:
7737 North 185th Ave
Waddell, AZ 85355
Phone:623 815 8018
Comments:This web site is great, Stumbled on to it while
surfing the web. Would like to attend the Reunion in June
2004. Anybody remember me, please contact. Did not see many
from the CL 82 days.
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Friday 12/05/2003 6:59:59pm
Name:Terry Johnson
E-Mail:tpjo@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:9/61-10/62
Div/Rate:Fox/SOGSN
Address:1929 Christopher Ct. SE
Rochester MN 55904
Phone:507-951-7855
Comments:Just changing my E-Mail address
and phone #
I see a couple of old shipmates have
logged on.
Thursday 12/04/2003 2:49:15pm
Name:C.G. Caywood
E-Mail:ccaywood@kanokla.net
Date on Prov:1962-63
Div/Rate:SN
Address:C.G. Caywood 107 S. Caldwell Rd Milan, Ks 67105
Phone:620-434-5364 or 620-326-1358
Comments:I am searching for photos.
Wednesday 12/03/2003 12:39:18am
Name:Joseph Turk
E-Mail:jturk@midsouth.com
Date on Prov:1962-1963
Div/Rate:Fox - SO1
Address:4299 High Plains Road
Bartlett, TN 38135-0409
Phone:901-372-1443
Comments:Ordered aboard during sonar installation at LBNSY and
during WESTPAC deployment. COMSEVENTHFLT had transducer and
dome removed because additional draft prevented mooring at
piers in several foreign countries. Great duty.
Friday 11/28/2003 12:50:55am
Name:Louis McConnell ( Mac )
E-Mail:llmmccnnll@comcast.net
Date on Prov:January 1964- July 1967
Div/Rate:SN serving 3rd boat and 1st divison
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Great learning experience, Great crew, Good friends,
Plenty of travel, I feel the time spent on Yankee Station and
the gun line in Nam, was beneficial to other branches of
service men and women serving on land and in country
Friday 11/21/2003 8:53:24pm
Name:RANDY D. VOLLMAR
E-Mail:pvollmar@wcnet.org
Date on Prov:JULY 4 1972/ Decommissioned
Div/Rate:MARINE DETACHMENT CORPORAL
Address:RANDY D. VOLLMAR
4634 COUNTY ROAD 85
GIBSONBURG, OHIO 43431
Phone:419-637-2001
Comments:WAS TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROV.
WAS AWARDED MEDAL WISE FROM 72/73?
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Sunday 11/16/2003 5:25:46am
Name:Mike Aubrey
E-Mail:oldgreybeard@charter.net
Date on Prov:1945/46
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Very good site,really enjoyed looking it over. My dad
served on board in 45/46 and was on the Med cruise when he got
injured in Greece. I am looking for anyone who may have served
with him. My dad's name is Wilfred Aubrey.
Monday 11/10/2003 10:51:53am
Name:BILL PUTZKE
E-Mail:billp89122@aol.com
Date on Prov:1962 thru 64
Div/Rate:MARINE DETACHMENT
Address:6420 E. TROPICANA AVE
LAS VEGAS, NV. 89122-7546
Phone:
Comments:I CAN STILL REMEMBER THE 50 MILE HIKE
AROUND THE SHIP.
Sunday 11/09/2003 9:01:09pm
Name:Robert Christlieb
E-Mail:refertec@juno.com
Date on Prov:59-60
Div/Rate:M
Address:1300 Denver
Wichita,Ks 67219
Phone:1-316-744-0431
Comments:e-mail address change
Sunday 11/02/2003 5:48:45pm
Name:Monroe Hak
E-Mail:fmhak@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:63-64
Div/Rate:SM- 3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 10/30/2003 10:05:52am
Name:Ed Rice
E-Mail:edrice@ebicom.net
Date on Prov:Oct. 1971- Jan 1973
Div/Rate:GMG3
Address:P.O. Box 1116
West Point, MS 39773
Phone:662-494-2549
Comments:
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Tuesday 10/21/2003 3:54:30pm
Name:Thomas Skrabacz
E-Mail:tbone5054@aol.com
Date on Prov:May 1972
Div/Rate:RM3/Flag staff
Address:6150 West Tillen Rd
Boston, New York 14025
Phone:716-941-5485
Comments:Looking for help in filing claim with
VA for tinnitus (ringing sounds both ears).I believe it was
caused from firing of 5inch gun mount and 6inch turret.Any
help will do, I'll reciprocate regarding same. Thanks. I
enjoy site very much.
Tuesday 10/14/2003 8:27:58am
Name:Phliete Goodman
E-Mail:peanddcgood@aol.com
Date on Prov:June 47 thru June 49
Div/Rate:RM3
Address:4425 Buttonbush Glen Dr.
Louisville,Ky.40241
502 426 8267
3792 N.E. Ocean Blvd.
Jensen Beach. Fl. 34957
772 225 6528
Phone:
Comments:Great job on the site Sam. Would like to here from
some of my old shipmates, however I have surfed the roster and
do not see any from my division. Not too many from CL82.Thanks
again
Sunday 10/12/2003 7:52:57pm
Name:Terry Johnson
E-Mail:tpj.1@netzero.net
Date on Prov:sept. 61 to oct.62
Div/Rate:SOGSN
Address:Ninteen twentynine Christopher CT. SE
Rochester,MN 55904
Phone:507 282 8670
Comments:I've been looking for any of my old shipmates
,especially from the sonar
crew. Anyone know the whereabouts of
Jay Johnson From somewhere in Arkansas.
Lots of great memories from the westpac
cruise in 62.
Saturday 10/11/2003 7:02:36am
Name:Stephen A. Szabo
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:Sep. 46'-Sep. 47'
Div/Rate:F S/First Class Gunnery Office
Address:125 Live Oak Lane Largo Fl. 33706
Phone:727-559-7701
Comments:
Friday 10/10/2003 6:57:30pm
Name:BILL CASHMAN
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:62 63
Div/Rate:OPS ST2
Address:DEVILS LAKE ND
Phone:701 662 6317
Comments:HOME PORTED IN YOKO
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Thursday 10/09/2003 5:34:25pm
Name:Bob Goss
E-Mail:gossmont@midrivers.com
Date on Prov:January, 1965 to June, 1967
Div/Rate:FG-(FTG-3)
Address:411 11th Ave. Sw
Sidney, MT 59270
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 10/09/2003 4:36:17am
Name:Victor Troutman
E-Mail:vmtroutman@comcast.net
Date on Prov:July 1961 thru October 1964
Div/Rate:RM3
Address:5881 Mabley Hill Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
Phone:810-632-4830
Comments:Many memories - Dry Dock - Seattle shake down -
Westpac Cruise - Hope to join everyone at the next reunion -
email me anytime.
Tuesday 10/07/2003 10:44:43am
Name:Don Cester
E-Mail:donald.cester@beale.af.mil
Date on Prov:oct66 - jan 69
Div/Rate:N div. Qm3
Address:282 Arden Av
Yuba City, Cal 95993
Phone:(530) 671-7764
Comments:What a great way to grow from a boy to a man.(
acually still not there yet) but had a great time with great
people. and a great way to see te world. Live on "Fighting
Devil"
Monday 09/29/2003 2:46:27pm
Name:GARY RICHINS
E-Mail:THEAVOGT@EARTHLINK.NET
Date on Prov:60-61
Div/Rate:FN
Address:555N 400W #12 CENTERVILLE UTAH 84014
Phone:801 397 0446
Comments:I LOGED IN BEFORE BUT HAVE NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS
Sunday 09/28/2003 5:03:52pm
Name:JOHN MURRAY
E-Mail:jmmurray2@fedex.com
Date on Prov:01/65 to 11/68
Div/Rate:QM3
Address:1539 ROWE LANE. DELAND, FLA. 32720
Phone:386-738-9866
Comments:VERY/VERY FOND MEMORIES OF THE PROV.
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Friday 09/26/2003 5:00:43pm
Name:Les Neidig
E-Mail:able1@abletodoit.com
Date on Prov:7/65 - 6/67
Div/Rate:R-DIV/DC-3
Address:137 Carol Drive
Washington Boro, PA 17582
Phone:717-872-9076
Comments:Noticed my name missing from roster???
Had a great time on board. Would do again if asked.
Sunday 09/14/2003 10:12:07am
Name:Lynn Hollyfield McClain
E-Mail:lynnhmcclain@aol.com
Date on Prov:(Father) 1967 until his illness in 1969
Div/Rate:CAPT
Address:Alexandria, VA
Phone:
Comments:My Father, CAPT E.E. Hollyfield, Jr. was CO until his
illness in 1969. He died of a brain tumor in Sept., 1970.
Friday 09/12/2003 8:52:23am
Name:Henry Kohlenberg
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:United States Ship Providence
Div/Rate:StoreKeeper
Address:5525 W. Barbara Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85302
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 09/11/2003 3:21:22pm
Name:Charles A. Hannah
E-Mail:ahannah@nwol.net
Date on Prov:1966 thru 1969
Div/Rate:B. Div. MM 3rd Class
Address:2022 Wyoming St.
Pecos,Texas 79772
Phone:(432) 447 -2847
Comments:My son found this web site. I can't wait to see how
many people I can remember. Keep up the good work.
Thursday 09/11/2003 11:39:12am
Name:Tommy Kirchner
E-Mail:tommy.l.kirchner@dhs.gov
Date on Prov:Dec 66 through Oct 67
Div/Rate:Flag Allowance TAD to OE Div.
Address:Kingsville, Texas
Phone:361-592-6469
Comments:Crossdecked from Ok City. Was glad to help out in OE
Division. A lot of years later retired as CWO-4
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Tuesday 09/09/2003 3:23:53pm
Name:Willard A. Grose
E-Mail:ardellgrose@netscape.com
Date on Prov:nov 61 - oct 64
Div/Rate:fox ftg2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Tuesday 09/09/2003 3:17:37pm
Name:Robert Michael BLOOD
E-Mail:res069zh@gte.net
Date on Prov:Dec '63 - Sep '66
Div/Rate:OE Div/ ETN3
Address:11830 - 36th Ave SE
Everett, WA 98208
Phone:
Comments:Anyone know what became of Lt. Ken Foster?
Saturday 09/06/2003 9:19:47am
Name:BARTHOLD
E-Mail:BBARSTOOL@AOL.COM
Date on Prov:59-60
Div/Rate:E DIV,EM2
Address:JOHN BARTHOLD,105 CALDWELL ST.,TERRA ALTA ,WV.26764
Phone:304/789-5045
Comments:I PUT HER IN COMMISION.I PROBABLY WAS THE BIGGEST
BABY EVER ADOPTED,IF ANYONE CAN REMEMBER.WE HAD A SHOP IN THE
MARINE QTRS,IN A VENT ROOM.HAD A GOOD BUNCH OF FELLOWS TO WORK
WITH.
Monday 09/01/2003 1:47:41pm
Name:Warren A. Messick III
E-Mail:vwmessick@localline.com
Date on Prov:1968-70
Div/Rate:GMMC
Address:22 N Delphi Road
Rossville IN 46065
Phone:(765) 379-2127
Comments:Atta boy, Sam - best website I've seen for any ship
I've checked out.
If Gunner Worley ever checks, e-mail or phone me.
Thursday 08/28/2003 5:28:05pm
Name:Harold G. Thompson
E-Mail:harold@agerholm-dd826.com
Date on Prov:Agerholm 1949-52
Div/Rate:QM2
Address:
Phone:770/493-7648
Comments:Sam: Picked up your site from your visit to our site
What a beautiful and user friendly site you have here. You
guys look like a BB to our DD. Keep up the good work and God
bless your crew.
Harold G. Thompson, President USS Agerholm DD826 Association.
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Tuesday 08/26/2003 9:31:57am
Name:JOHN J JOHNSON
E-Mail:JH8JO.AOL.COM
Date on Providence:NOV61-AUG64
Division/Rate:OI/RDSN
Mailing Address:JOHN J JOHNSON 80HOSNER MT.RD.#46 HOPEWELL
JCT. N.Y.
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:JUST CAME ONTO THIS WEB. HOPE TO BE ABLE TO FIND SOME
CREW I SERVED WITH.WAS A GREAT SHIP AND ENJOYED SERVING ON
BOARD.MANY FOND MEMORIES. THANKS TO SAM WE HAVE A TERRIFIC WEB
TO CHECK UP ON WHATS NEW. CALM WATERS TO ALL HOPE TO SEE YOU
AT THE REUNION 2004. J.J.
Monday 08/25/2003 4:43:55pm
Name:Frederick Swartz
E-Mail:fswartz@woh.rr.com
Date on Providence:07/Oct/64 To 07/July/65
Division/Rate:FA-Aft boiler room
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Addresshttp://fswartz@woh.rr.com
Comments:
Monday 08/25/2003 9:50:51am
Name:Joe Markiewicz
E-Mail:keogolf2@excite.com
Date on Providence:1966-1969
Division/Rate:OC/RM
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Loved the PROV...have great memories of Japan, HK and
the rest of the far east...
Not sure if I remember all the shipmates that I was stationed
with on board..
Friday 08/22/2003 4:12:00pm
Name:Frank Bales
E-Mail:frank_bales@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1/68 to 6/70
Division/Rate:COMSEVENTHFLT (FA) & Captain's Office YN
Mailing Address:PO Box 23
Kimmell, IN 46760
Phone:260-635-2122
Your Website Address
Comments:Swapped to ship's company when PROVIDENCE returned to
States at the end of 1968.
Friday 08/15/2003 5:35:42pm
Name:Wallace R. Pakutz
E-Mail:wallsisg@aol.com
Date on Providence:1968/1969
Division/Rate:M Division
Mailing Address:164 Shannon Rd.
Renfrew, Pa.
16053
Phone:
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Comments:
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Thursday 08/07/2003 8:34:03am
Name:Tommy R. Brumfield
E-Mail:Ttom3119@aol.com
Date on Providence:July 1965
Division/Rate:R-Division SFM2
Mailing Address:1814 Seine Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Phone:361-991-3505
Your Website Addresshttp://Ttom3119@aol.com
Comments:Just an update of my current E-mail address.
Tuesday 08/05/2003 9:55:00pm
Name:William Graulty
E-Mail:rdgraulty@cs.com
Date on Providence:Comissioning to late 1946?
Division/Rate:5th division, LtJG
Mailing Address:8019 Dakota Ave
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Phone:612 220-4373
Your Website Address
Comments:I am posting this to try to find anyone who served on
the Providence during the period my dad did. He passed away in
May of 1991. I am looking for anyone who may remember him or
can relate stories that will give me insight into life aboard
ship. He did the med cruise to escort the Turkish ambassador's
remains to Turkey. Any help would be appreciated!
Sunday 07/27/2003 10:42:16am
Name:Bill Letourneau
E-Mail:bletourneau@charter.net
Date on Providence:1/69 - 3/70
Division/Rate:E/FN
Mailing Address:513 Surrey Ct
Richland, WA 99352
Phone:509-375-1975
Your Website Address
Comments:
Friday 07/18/2003 7:52:59pm
Name:Tom Good
E-Mail:low2highfreq@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:2/72 to DECOMM
Division/Rate:CR01/RM3
Mailing Address:31 Rotherham Lane
Hampton, VA 23666
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:First of all GREAT web site...Thanks for some real
memories. Prov was my first ship and still talk about her
today. Have some slides and photos of the 72 tour if you would
like to post in the photo gallery.
Tuesday 07/15/2003 1:07:23pm
Name:Ray Farris
E-Mail:rayfarris@eatel.net
Date on Providence:1966-1968
Division/Rate:sick bay-medical div
Mailing Address:14110 Martin Moran Rd. Gonzales, Louisiana
70737
Phone:225-644-6851
Your Website Address
Comments:would like to hear from some of the guys,especially
those from medical division
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Thursday 06/26/2003 6:04:01pm
Name:Bob Penny
E-Mail:rpenny@erinet.com
Date on Providence:Nov. 1970 - Oct. 1973
Division/Rate:E-Div / Em3
Mailing Address:605 W. Geiserman Rd.
Piqua, Oh. 45356
Phone:937-778-8653
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Comments:
Thursday 06/19/2003 6:35:42am
Name:David McAleer
E-Mail:david.mcaleer@atf.gov
Date on Providence:70-72
Division/Rate:OI/ RD3
Mailing Address:601 Buffaloe Rd., Garner, NC,27529
Phone:919 772-8197
Your Website Address
Please write a few comments:Best times of my life. Best
friends too. How many people have gone yachting in Haiphong
Harbor at midnight?
Wednesday 06/18/2003 9:10:00am
Name:Ralph L Wilson
E-Mail:lew19@pacbell.net
Date on Providence:1971 to 1974
Division/Rate:Bm S/N
Mailing Address:866N El Centro Ave
Apt #7
Los Angeles CA 90038
Phone:323-871-9089
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Comments:
Tuesday 06/17/2003 6:04:46pm
Name:Michael B. Landkamer
E-Mail:momstoy50@aol.com
Date on Providence:1962-1963-1964
Division/Rate:A-Div./ EN3
Mailing Address:7418 Logan Drive S.W.
Huntsville,Alabama 35802
Phone:(256) 880-1062
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Comments:
Tuesday 06/17/2003 3:12:33pm
Name:Wayne B. Fletcher
E-Mail:admiralwayne@rcn.com
Date on Providence:Commissioning to 1946
Division/Rate:End Division BUG/2c
Mailing Address:1026 Woodland Ave
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
Phone:610-461-6091
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Comments:
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Thursday 06/12/2003 9:55:08am
Name:Kenneth Charles Goetz
E-Mail:k_goetz@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:06/01/72
Division/Rate:CTO3
Mailing Address:PO Box 884
Ottawa IL 61350
Phone:815-433-4712
Your Website Addresshttp://cantlinlaw@theramp.net
Comments:Hello shipmates, Had a great but short time on the
Providence and well remember the combat action.
Monday 06/09/2003 7:49:54pm
Name:Joyner, Mike
E-Mail:joynerme@AOL.com
Date on Providence:1967-68
Division/Rate:X-Division PN3
Mailing Address:Austin, TX
Phone:512-280-9117
Your Website Address
Comments:
Sunday 06/08/2003 4:02:19pm
Name:Rhinehart, Douglas R.
E-Mail:uncledoug12000@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1959 - 1960
Division/Rate:GS-2
Mailing Address:6035 S. Transit Rd. - Lot 278 Lockport, NY
14094
Phone:716-434-5172
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Comments:
Sunday 06/08/2003 8:10:16am
Name:Clarence D. Napier
E-Mail:cdbudn@aol.com
Date on Providence:Nov 1966 to May 1968
Division/Rate:cr-div rm3
Mailing Address:Hc 74 box 3182,
chapmanville, WV 25508
Phone:304-855-6934
Your Website Address
Comments:enjoy this site very much, would like to hear from
anyone that new me.I!m looking for anyone that made a trip
into danang in the captains boat to drop some mail and pick-up
a couple the admirals orderlys, should have been in 67, late
in year. k--cd
Thursday 06/05/2003 9:35:16am
Name:Dean Whitfield
E-Mail:hdwhtfld@sbcglobal.net
Date on Providence:1966 - 1968
Division/Rate:CR DIV, RM2
Mailing Address:2400 NW 39th ST
OKC, OK 73112
Phone:405-521-1310
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Wednesday 06/04/2003 8:49:06am
Name:Michael (HEMI) Hemminger
E-Mail:m_hemminger@msn.com
Date on Providence:4/68 - 10/71
Division/Rate:B - After Fireroom / Oil Lab/ BT3
Mailing Address:26 E Washington St. Norwalk, Oh. 44857
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Just found this site, saw several names that I
remember. Especially from the oil lab. Anyone else remember
the marathon Pinochle games in the berthing compartment?.
Saturday 05/31/2003 11:34:02am
Name:Joseph H George
E-Mail:sonodak@webtv.net
Date on Providence:April 68 to Oct 69
Division/Rate:3rd Division, Seaman
Mailing Address:
95667 Guerin Lane
Myrtle Point, Oregon 97458
Phone:541 572 5289
Your Website Address
Comments:
My daughter found this website. It was very interesting paging
through the names. I only recognized two people so far.
Anyway, when is the next reunion and where?
Friday 05/30/2003 3:11:45pm
Name:Laurence Lamberth
E-Mail:Taxman010@Hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1965-1969
Division/Rate:Supply DK#
Mailing Address:6440 South Kostner Avenue Chicago, Illinois
60629
Phone:773 735-6902
Your Website Addresshttp://Taxman010@Hotmail.com
Comments:Enjoyed this cruise very much and would like to
correspond with anyone who was on at this time.
Friday 05/30/2003 1:44:20pm
Name:Darwin C. Rice
E-Mail:drice@naseworldwide.org
Date on Providence:1962-1963
Division/Rate:OE/ETR3
Mailing Address:2437 North 2550 East
Layton, Utah 84040
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:What a pleasure to find this website. I have fond
memories of the ship and her crew, and have been looking for
40 years for some feedback as to what has happended to her
after I left to go to Nuclear Power School.
Wednesday 05/28/2003 12:59:56am
Name:Allen Forrest
E-Mail:allenforrest@bellsouth.net
Date on Providence:1959-1960
Division/Rate:SMSN/SM3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Addresshttp://www.allenforrest.com
Comments:
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Thursday 05/22/2003 11:03:14pm
Name:Alexander "Sandy" MacKenzie (Bewkes)
E-Mail:chiefmaclg6@comcast.net
Date on Providence:1967-1969
Division/Rate:BM2 Ships Sailmaker
Mailing Address:11865 SW Tualatin Rd. #146
Tualatin, OR 97062
Phone:(503) 454-0280
Your Website Address
Comments:The greatest ship and crew that ever sailed or ever
will. The most cherished experience of my life. I miss her and
my shipmates.
Wednesday 05/21/2003 9:28:15pm
Name:Rusty Godsil
E-Mail:Rustygodsil@Earthlink.net
Date on Providence:65-66
Division/Rate:E-Div. IC3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Len's Little Brother.
Wednesday 05/21/2003 6:18:52pm
Name:Denver J. Weigel
E-Mail:djweigel@weigelfamily.com
Date on Providence:1959 to 1963
Division/Rate:IC2
Mailing Address:316 Greenway Circle
Greencastle, PA 17225
Phone:717-597-8776
Your Website Addresshttp://www.weigelfamily.com
Comments:Plankowner of CLG-6. The shakedown cruises to Cuba
and "layin' the lead on the keel". My most important job (and
I hope I did it well) was keeping the Mark 19, Mod 3 Sperry
Gyrocompasses going. When you didn't do it right, you became
"very close" with the XO! The Providence was a show ship and
we had some of the best Captains to be had. When we were
carrying Flag, there wasn't any ship that could be more proud.
We went to the BEST ports... "Just to show her off"!
Tuesday 05/13/2003 6:58:35pm
Name:Paul Dillon
E-Mail:NavRet2@aol.com
Date on Providence:Dec 67-Nov 68
Division/Rate:Flag RMC
Mailing Address:94 Inchcliff Drive
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
Phone:860 464 0234
Your Website Address
Comments:
Saturday 04/26/2003 10:58:03am
Name:Dave Charles
E-Mail:pmc2727@aol.com
Date on Providence:1969-1971
Division/Rate:e0E / IC3
Mailing Address:463 Second Street , New Philadelphia, Ohio
44663
Phone:330-343-5419
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Friday 04/25/2003 6:37:22pm
Name:John Hurman
E-Mail:jahurman@aol.com
Date on Providence:71-decom
Division/Rate:2nd div/T div gmg3
Mailing Address:1530 Palm Court
Pasadena, Md. 21122
Phone:443-838-3290
Your Website Address
Comments:
Tuesday 04/15/2003 10:19:39pm
Name:Craig Alexander & Ralph Alexander
E-Mail:alex501a@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1963,1964,1965
Division/Rate:Deck
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Brothers, does anyone have any pictures of Craig or
Ralph ? Thanks...
Friday 04/11/2003 2:50:38pm
Name:TOM HENNESSY
E-Mail:TOM_HENNESSY@HOTMAIL.COM
Date on Providence:9/69 TO 6/71
Division/Rate:X DIV - YN3 - CAPTAIN'S OFFICE
Mailing Address:1640 W 12TH ST
RENO, NV 89503
Phone:775-787-3179
Your Website Address
Comments:WOW - I JUST HAPPENED ON THE WEBSITE. IT'S GREAT.
Friday 04/11/2003 12:19:09am
Name:Tom Pomes
E-Mail:tpomes1@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1966 to 1969
Division/Rate:RM2
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Great looking through the site, brings back lots of
memories.
Thursday 04/10/2003 10:41:59am
Name:Ronald Ferrell
E-Mail:ronf@dtccom.net
Date on Providence:6-67 until relieved by Oklahoma City
Division/Rate:RM
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Wednesday 04/09/2003 9:19:19pm
Name:Michael G. Morrill, DTC, USN, Ret.
E-Mail:
Date on Providence:may 65-1968
Division/Rate:DTC
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Sam, just revisited your website - I just wanted to
compliment you on the visual updates from the last time I
visited. The E-mail adddress you have listed for me is no
longer current and should be deleted. I choose not to include
my new address because I don't particularily want to be
flooded with all the legislative mail I recieved last time
Monday 04/07/2003 9:44:04pm
Name:Rauschenberger, Roger
E-Mail:mbxdancer at aol.com-my wife's
Date on Providence:June 65 --- march 67
Division/Rate:SK3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:HAD A GREAT TIME IN SAN DIEGO & WESPAC, TOOK THE
FAMILY TO SAN DIEGO IN 1996, QUITE A CHANGE. STILL HAD GREAT
WEATHER.
Sunday 04/06/2003 10:27:05am
Name:James D. Pierce
E-Mail:JDPierce77@aol.com
Date on Providence:Sept. 1966 til Jan. 1969
Division/Rate:OI/RD3
Mailing Address:9251 Rippling Fields Dr.
Houston, Texas 77064-4571
Phone:281-890-7341
Your Website Addresshttp://aol.com
Comments:Was on the 67-68 cruise. Enjoyed it and the trip
home. Would like to hear from some of the guys who were in OI
division on that cruise.
Saturday 04/05/2003 10:33:24am
Name:Donald L. Willey
E-Mail:jbsmith1953@msn.com
Date on Providence:1971-decommisioned
Division/Rate:Third Division
Mailing Address:478 Watson Court Millersville Md. 21108
Phone:410-987-3821
Your Website Address
Comments:
Friday 04/04/2003 10:59:11am
Name:Steve Warner
E-Mail:popwarner@charter.net
Date on Providence:1968-1970
Division/Rate:M-Div
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Thursday 04/03/2003 10:14:17am
Name:Kelley, William E.
E-Mail:whekelley@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1963 thru 1969
Division/Rate:PN3
Mailing Address:I have a new E-Mail address as listed above,
please us it now.
Phone:1-714-319-9477
Your Website Addresshttp://whekelley@yahoo.com
Comments:my old e-mail
wkelley@monogram.zodiac.com
Wednesday 04/02/2003 9:24:11pm
Name:Samuel Saenz
E-Mail:saenz842@icsi.net
Date on Providence:9/60-8/62
Division/Rate:SA,SN,PN3
Mailing Address:1813 San Jacinto, Victoria, TX. 77901
Phone:361-578-6344
Your Website Address
Comments:Terrific site. Hope to hear from anyone, I served
with.
Wednesday 04/02/2003 5:47:36pm
Name:Mickey (costacoot) Costella
E-Mail:costacoot@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:Sept. 66 To Oct. 69
Division/Rate:"FG" FTG3
Mailing Address:1804 N. Navarro Victoria, TX 77901
Phone:361 578-7302
Your Website Address
Comments:I reported aborded Providence in San Diago after
grad. from FT"A" school at Great Lakes. I remember the day we
sailed for Japan, as soon as we hit the open sea I went down
sea sick all the way to Hawiai. After docking in Pearl Harber
I got to feeling pretty good. After a three day stay we set
sail for Japan. Again, as soon as we hit open water down I
went again sicker than a dog all the way to Japan. It took me
a long time to get my sea legs. Even to this day if I get in
water deeper then my bath tub, I get nausea. My job abord the
Providence was Mark 25 rader operator, range finder
operator,Mark 1A computer operator and in charge of "DP
Plotting Room". I was in Gun director 2 when we took one of
the hits from shore battery in N. Viet Nam that hit our search
rader right behind and above the director. Scared me. As soon
as we got hit the ship made a 90 degree turn to deep water.
The director listed so much from that turn I thought the
rocket had hit the bottom of the barbet that the director is
mounted on and knocked us loose from the ship and the whole
director was going into the water. I radioed to the plotting
room "we are hit and going over bord". It was kind of funny
afterwards, but not at the time it was happening.
Wednesday 04/02/2003 6:47:10am
Name:Stephen A. Fisher
E-Mail:shipops@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:3/63 - 3/65
Division/Rate:Mar Det
Mailing Address:
Phone:757-484-5977
Your Website Address
Comments:
Wednesday 04/02/2003 6:46:59am
Name:Stephen A. Fisher
E-Mail:shipops@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:3/63 - 3/65
Division/Rate:Mar Det
Mailing Address:
Phone:757-484-5977
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Monday 03/31/2003 6:15:26pm
Name:gary d richins
E-Mail:theavogt@aol.com
Date on Providence:1961-1962
Division/Rate:fm
Mailing Address:555n 400w #12 centerville utah 84014
Phone:801 397 0446
Your Website Address
Comments:just found site looks good
Monday 03/31/2003 5:37:54am
Name:mark wagner
E-Mail:uncle554@aol.com
Date on Providence:8-72 til decomm.
Division/Rate:1st. div SN
Mailing Address:414 AUDREY AVE. BALTIMORE MD. 21225
Phone:410-882-7582
Your Website Addresshttp://UNCLE554@AOL.COM
Comments:MY BROTHER AND I WHERE ON THE SHIP TOGETHER.HIS NAME
IS NILES
Wednesday 03/26/2003 2:24:14pm
Name:William Haufler
E-Mail:daddybill@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1963/1966
Division/Rate:CR / OR RM3
Mailing Address:195 Austin Creek Rd.
Cazadero, CA 95421
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Nice site.Well put together..
Tuesday 03/18/2003 3:31:27pm
Name:Bill Klug
E-Mail:bklug@qnet.com
Date on Providence:4/72-Decommission
Division/Rate:IFDS (Integrated Flagship Data Sys) DP3
Mailing Address:3600 S. Harbor #347
Oxnard, CA 93035
Phone:805-501-8136
Your Website Address
Comments:Wonderful job on the site. Did anyone else ever have
to chip paint on the Prov? ;-)
Sunday 03/16/2003 3:49:37pm
Name:CARL (DUSTY) DUSTIN
E-Mail:BALDCOYOTE@WEBTV.NET
Date on Providence:PLANK OWNER 5/15/45-3/15/46
Division/Rate:F DIV. FIRE CONTROLMN 2/C
Mailing Address:
8212 LA JOLLA SHORES DR. LA JOLLA, CA. 92037-3107
Phone:(858) 459-1280
Your Website Address
Comments:
CL 82-CLG 6 GRANITE 8X16" SHIPS MEMORIAL PLAQUE IS NOW AFFIXED
TO THE VETERANS WALLS AT MT. SOLEDAD VETERANS MEMORIAL, LA
JOLLA, CA (5 MILES NORTH OF SAN DIEGO). OUR SHIP IS THE FIRST
SHIP TO HAVE A PLAQUE. NEXT TIME YOU VISIT SAN DIEGO AREA BE
SURE TO SEE IT ALONG WITH OVER 1400 INDIVIDUAL VETERANS
PLAQUES. THE SITE IS THE HIGHEST ELEVATION IN THE CITY WITH A
360 DEGREE MAGNIFICANT VIEW. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF OUR
SHIP PLAQUE EMAIL, WRITE OR CALL ME. PRICE RANGE FROM FREE TO
$20.00 DEPENDING ON SIZE AND QUALITY OF THE PAPER. SUITABLE
FOR FRAMING. OUR PLAQUE WAS PURCHASED BY SHIPMATES ATTENDING
THE 2002 LAS VEGAS REUNION. THEY CONTRIBUTED OVER $1000.00 TO
GIVE OUR SHIP AN HONORED PLACE ON MT. SOLEDAD, THE LARGEST
VETERANS MEMORIAL WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI. ADMISSION IS FREE.
A DESTROYER ESCORT SAILOR I DIED AND WENT TO HEAVEN COMING
ABOARD US PROVIDENCE. GREAT CREW, DECENT OFFICERS, BEAUTIFUL
GUN CRUISER. I'VE HAD THE HONOR OF BEING THE ONLY CL 82 PLANK
OWNER TO BE PRESENT WHEN CLG 6 WAS DECOMMISSIONED ON HER LAST
AND FINAL DAY AS A PROUD WARSHIP.
SOME OF THE '45-46 CREW MAY REMEMBER ME AS THE SHIPS FIRST
DISC JOCKEY AND THE "DUSTY DUSTIN RECORD AND CHATTER SHOW."
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Sunday 03/09/2003 9:28:21am
Name:Bill Wulff
E-Mail:WULFFILL@AOL.COM
Date on Providence:10-65/4-69
Division/Rate:OI (Operations Office) YN3
Mailing Address:One Hanover Lane
Aurora, Illinois 60506
Phone:630-466-1450
Your Website Address
Comments:Glad to of found this website after all these years -
what, like 33 years I left the PROVIDENCE in San Diego to head
back to Chicago in my '69 Bug that I purchased while in the
Navy. My good buddy Dick "Z" Zweber got me the info on how to
do such. Have had the good fortunite of being able to keep in
touch with some of my buddies but now hope to locate more of
them via this email address. I plan on attending the next
reunion in Buffalo 2004.
Saturday 03/01/2003 2:33:42pm
Name:Robert Johnson
E-Mail:rjjohnson@silverlink.net
Date on Providence:Oct 66 - May 70
Division/Rate:LI2
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:This is a nice web site. I looked at all of the
Privater covers I printed. I have a lot of good memories from
the West Pac cruise.
Saturday 03/01/2003 1:15:21pm
Name:Werthmuller Row W Jr , Capt, USN Ret
E-Mail:usnskip1@aol.com
Date on Providence:Oct 1971 - May 1973
Division/Rate:3RD Division
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Many fond memories.
Friday 02/28/2003 7:42:23pm
Name:HOLDEN RICHARD H.
E-Mail:RCRSHOLDEN@AOL.COM
Date on Providence:JUNE 1965--AUGUST 1966
Division/Rate:O/I RD-3
Mailing Address:1024 PARK FOREST CT. LILBURN GA 30047
Phone:770-564-0480
Your Website Addresshttp://SAME AS ABOVE
Comments:
Friday 02/28/2003 7:34:16pm
Name:Barry Smith
E-Mail:barsmith@spacestar.net
Date on Providence:1965-1966
Division/Rate:OE/ETR3
Mailing Address:1559 Hams Rd.
Spooner, WI 54801
Phone:715-635-7309
Your Website Address
Comments:In ET gang '65-'66.. Did 30 years with IBM, currently
have a real estate appraisal business in northern WI.
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Thursday 02/20/2003 4:57:22pm
Name:Dan Stanks
E-Mail:danstanks@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:My Father John was stationed there
Division/Rate:HT
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Anyone interested in my father's email can email me
and i can foward to him
Tuesday 02/18/2003 6:52:50pm
Name:Rupe, Bader I. (Ike), ET1, USN(ret)
E-Mail:ike7978@aol.com
Date on Providence:12/59-12/60
Division/Rate:Electronics Division. (ET1)
Mailing Address:B.I.(Ike)Rupe,USN(ret)
U.S. Naval Home #1926
1800 Beach Drive
Gulfport, MS 39507
Phone:(228) 897-8322
Your Website Address
Comments:Plankowner,CLG6. Left ship at Yokusaka 1 year later
for shore duty at reserve armory. Later commissioned USS
Georgetown, a spy ship. Retired 12/64 from Icebreaker USS
Edisto. Second retirement as civil service from Naval Avionics
Facility, Indianapolis 5/82 with total of 37 yrs Gov Service,
all with Navy.
Monday 02/10/2003 2:30:18pm
Name:Owen Ridgeley Jr.
E-Mail:oridgele@optonline.net
Date on Providence:2/70 - 71
Division/Rate:CR
Mailing Address:1 Seven Springs Rd.
Monroe. N.Y. 10950
Phone:845-783-0419
Your Website Address
Comments:
Monday 02/10/2003 11:51:00am
Name:David Charles
E-Mail:pmc2727@aol.com
Date on Providence:1969-1971
Division/Rate:E / IC3
Mailing Address:463 2nd Street N.W.
New Philadelphia , Ohio 44663
Phone:330-343-1166
Your Website Address
Comments:Hope to find some of the old E gang through this
site.
Sunday 02/09/2003 8:49:48pm
Name:A. Keith Thompson
E-Mail:akeitht@aol.com
Date on Providence:1961-62
Division/Rate:XO, Marine Detachment
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Met my future wife Ginny on the ship when she
couldn't resist a free meal in the ward room. We were
introduced by Ens. Art Hill who later died in the back seat of
an F-4 over Laos Dec, 1966. '61 and '62 were good years to be
aboard.
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Thursday 02/06/2003 6:18:50pm
Name:Ken Simmons
E-Mail:kensimmons02@comcast.net
Date on Providence:Precommissioning -- Spring 1961
Division/Rate:Exec
Mailing Address:1706 Maple Hill Place
Alexandria, Virginia 22302
Phone:703 823 9378
Your Website Addresshttp://NA
Comments:I just discovered this great web site.
Congratulations on a superb job. I look back on my 1 1/2 years
in Providence with enormous pleasure and pride. You may recall
we got the highest ORI grade at GTMO of any cruiser to that
point. And we stayed that good. Wonderful shipmates and ship.
Ken S.
Wednesday 01/29/2003 11:03:16pm
Name:THOMPSON, WINSTON E.
E-Mail:THOMKAT986@AOL.COM
Date on Providence:1971-1973
Division/Rate:SUPPLY/CSC
Mailing Address:
Phone:619-448-8512 ( WORK)
Your Website Address
Comments:I AM SIGNING IN FOR MY FATHER. HE SPOKE OF THE MEN HE
SERVED WITH MANY TIMES. HE LOVED THOSE DAYS. CSC WINSTON E.
THOMPSON PASSED AWAY JANUARY 1991. I AM THE OLDEST OF HIS TWIN
SONS, DCC(SW) KEVIN A. THOMPSON, SELECTED RESERVE LCPO, USS
MCCLUSKY (FFG-41). IF ANY OF YOU REMEMBER MY FATHER PLEASE
CONTACT ME.
Saturday 01/25/2003 1:55:36pm
Name:CDR Earl L. Oliver USN Ret. (LDO ET )
E-Mail:eandcoliver@cox.net
Date on Providence:6-66 to 2-68
Division/Rate:OE EMO LCDR
Mailing Address:5627 Del Cerro ave
San Diego, CA 92120-4708
Phone:(619) 286-9440
Your Website Address
Comments:It was my AN/ SPS-8 that took the hit at
the DMZ from Tiger Island. I still have one piece of shrapnel
I plan to donate to the CLG-6 association
Thursday 01/23/2003 7:24:46pm
Name:Bob Goss
E-Mail:gossmont@midrivers.com
Date on Providence:January 1965 to June, 1967
Division/Rate:FG Division- FTG3
Mailing Address:411 11th Ave. SW
Sidney, MT 59270
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:I didn't know this site was out there. Looking for
some old friends.My brother Ted and I were on the Providence
together in 65-67.
Monday 01/20/2003 4:25:23pm
Name:Gordon Bauer
E-Mail:bauers8@juno.com
Date on Providence:? 48 to49
Division/Rate:Fox / Fc3
Mailing Address:8 Eleanor Ave.
Linthicum Hts.,Md. 21090
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:I remember the 2 bull dogs. I made the Med. cruise
and helped to put it in moth
balls in 49 and sleeping on a houseboat
with a mattress on top to keep warm. I went to the USS Roanoke
CL-145 after that
and was discharged in Dec. 1952.
That was something for my first ship as a green 3rd class
Petty Officer out Fire Control School. I enjoyed the time I
served on the USS Providence CL-82.
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Saturday 01/18/2003 10:34:17am
Name:Tim Jones, MM3
E-Mail:tj1015@adelphia.net
Date on Providence:1962- 1965
Division/Rate:M/ MM3
Mailing Address:3656 Lamor Rd.
Hermitage, PA 16148
Phone:(724) 962-4210
Your Website Address
Comments:
Friday 01/17/2003 9:42:21am
Name:Ed Prinsen
E-Mail:eprinsen@houston.rr.com
Date on Providence:1/69 - 2/73
Division/Rate:FM Div / FTM2
Mailing Address:3602 Fir Forest
Spring, TX 77388
Phone:281-353-4060
Your Website Address
Comments:Sam, Great website keep up the good work. I'll look
through my pictures, I believe I have one of you playing a
guitar in the computer room.
This website brings back many memories of my days in the Navy
and on Prov. Working on the "Spooks" was a real challange. I
hope all the guys are doing well. We had a great crew and many
good times.
Friday 01/10/2003 9:40:58am
Name:Kim Diemand
E-Mail:diemandk@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1972
Division/Rate:Marine Detachment/ L/Cpl.
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Would appreciate hearing from the corpsman who
treated me or anyone else around the night my hand got caught
in a gun breech in MT. 51 during firing operations; sometime
late 1972. Thanks.
Wednesday 01/08/2003 7:22:52pm
Name:Francis William Grant (Scott Grant)
E-Mail:grant_scott66@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1945-1946?
Division/Rate:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:My name is Scott Grant and I am the grandson of
Francis William Grant who served on the Providence. I think
the years would have been 1944 or 1945 until 1947 or so? I'm
not certain.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew my grandfather
or remembers him at all.
Thank you,
- Scott Grant
Wednesday 01/08/2003 6:45:33am
Name:Tom Trumble
E-Mail:ptrumble1@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:1971
Division/Rate:FTM2
Mailing Address:Flagler Beach, Fla.
Phone:
Your Website Addresshttp://ptrumble1@earthlink.net
Comments:Good to hear from Tom McNally and Hello SAM VILLA.
Anybody now where the rest of the roommates in El Cajon, Ca.
went too? Tom
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Tuesday 01/07/2003 7:49:56pm
Name:Mark Fleetwood
E-Mail:fleetwoodvirginia@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:father Paul, 1947
Division/Rate:baker
Mailing Address:9860 rainleaf ct
bristow va 20136
Phone:703-530-7630
Your Website Addresshttp://n.a.
Comments:My father, Paul Fleetwood, served on the Providence
in 1947-48. As I write this I'm looking at a picture on the
wall of he and 22 shipmates and division officer Armstrong on
the ship's bow. There's a handwritten caption at the top
"Naples, April 1947". On the back is a last-name listing of
those in the photo as well as a listing of those (presumably
of Baker Division) not pictured. There's also a note that the
Providence is tied up along side the USS Dayton.
My father passed away in 1997 and I regret that we didn't
spend more time talking about his days in the service. I do
recall, however, as a growing boy, being fascinated on the few
occasions when he would pull out the couple of 8x11 black and
whites of the ship as well as the picture noted above. We also
were excited to see the ship in a photo in an issue of
National Geographic probably in late 1970's or early 1980's.
Don't recall what the article was about, but I think the
picture showed the ship passing near Seattle, or somewhere in
the northwest. He pointed out how it had been refitted since
he was on board. (While the guided missle apparatus was
impressive, I -- probably like a lot of kids who grew up
building models of the Missouri or Arizona -- thought the
turret guns were the coolest things on earth.)
Anyway, looking at all the young faces in that picture, I just
want to say "Thanks" for your accepting and facing heavy-duty
responsibilties at age 18, or 20, or 23. I fear that at some
point in the next 50 years the current rift between extreme
islam and the west will grow to a more general one between the
west and islam as a whole... particularly if current despotic
monarchies that forcibly keep their people ignorant and
fearful continue to grow... and a spark somewhere, somehow
will push one side or the other over the edge. At that point,
I hope -- and do believe -- that our 18, 20 and 23 year-olds
react with the same sense of duty and obligation that your
generation did. If so, we'll be just fine.
Sincerely,
Mark Fleetwood
Saturday 01/04/2003 8:26:22pm
Name:Wayne Davis
E-Mail:wdavis@scrtc.com
Date on Providence:1965-1967
Division/Rate:YN3, Engineering Log Room
Mailing Address:160 Tobe Run Road
Lucas, KY 42156
Phone:270646-3080
Your Website Address
Comments:Thanks for all the photos, etc. Brought back a lot of
memories.
Thursday 01/02/2003 6:14:51pm
Name:Leslie Manning
E-Mail:lmannin1@rochester.rr.com
Date on Providence:1967-68
Division/Rate:1st-Div.-S-3{SHL3}
Mailing Address:358 Ripplewood Dr.
Rochester,NY 14616-1510
Phone:01585-663-3553-739-0310
Your Website Address
Comments:I was in 1st Div for awhile then transfered to
Supply-3. In my last two years I was transfer to the OKLAHOMA
CITY in 68 to 70. This year I attended the Reunion in Vegas.
My wife and I enjoyed the trip and seeing the shipmates. I
hoping to see everyone in Buffalo.
Sunday 12/29/2002 8:38:05pm
Name:William J. McBurney CDR USN (ret)
E-Mail:billmcb2@msn.com
Date on Providence:Jan 1969 - Sep 1970
Division/Rate:Weapons Officer
Mailing Address:39437 Cardiff Ave
Murrieta CA 92563
Phone:909-304-3417
Your Website Address
Comments:This is an update of my previous info.
Sorry that I missed the reunion in Las Vegas - I was moving
that week.
Sunday 12/29/2002 12:49:33am
Name:Greg Lynch
E-Mail:howie_lynch@juno.com
Date on Providence:1971 to 1973
Division/Rate:CS2
Mailing Address:990 Church Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone:503.365.7558
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Friday 12/27/2002 10:49:09am
Name:Lou La Salle
E-Mail:lou.lasalle@direcway>com
Date on Providence:Dec. 1961 thru Aug.1964
Division/Rate:OI/STG-3
Mailing Address:93 Gallmeier Road
Frenchtown, New Jersey 08825
Phone:908 996 3345
Your Website Address
Comments:I wish that I could visit with friends and shipmates
from the Rokoban Maru.( Ship #6)
Wednesday 12/25/2002 10:46:13pm
Name:Phil Stanley
E-Mail:pstan2229@aol.com
Date on Providence:02/70-08/73
Division/Rate:4th/FTM 3/2
Mailing Address:8025 Willow Creek Blvd
Oklahoma City, Ok. 73162
Phone:405.720.2227
Your Website Address
Comments:Reading some of the comments and they brought back
some memories. I worked on the Weapons Control System on top
of the missile house. Had the SPQ-5's behind and on top of us.
Came aboard in Hunters Point in Feb '70 and left on 30 days
leave just prior to decommissioning in Aug '73. I remember the
endless workups that finally paid off when we deployed in
April '72. The mad dash across the pacific, the Haiphong
raids, the unreps, "feeling" the B-52 strikes. Pulling shore
patrol in Subic. The crazy way we finally got to return home
on 12/18/72. I took my first flying lesson 9 days later and
have been flying and working around radar systems ever since.
Anybody heard from "Spider" Jensen, Dutch Ochse, Wayne Nelson
from 4th div? Or Ltjg Buzz Lane, we ended up on Sterett
together too.
Came back to OKC in '76, went to work for the FAA and have
been here ever since. Been test flying airplanes for them
since 1991. Will retire with 35+ in 01/04. Would be nice to
hear from any old FT's.
Tuesday 12/24/2002 1:29:02pm
Name:Donald J Crater, MSC, USNR (ret)
E-Mail:dcrater@msn.com
Date on Providence:July 1970 - Nov. 1971
Division/Rate:S2 / CS2
Mailing Address:3414 Ridgefield Rd.
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone:(517) 886-2177
Your Website Address
Comments:This is a great website. This is a very good way to
contact some of the sailors of the USS Providence. I'll be
ready to attend the next reunion, whenever that may be.
Sunday 12/22/2002 11:17:14pm
Name:Cliff Urbanas, Jr.
E-Mail:curbanas@woh.rr.com
Date on Providence:Oct 1969-July 1971
Division/Rate:LI3 (Lithographer)
Mailing Address:772 Browning Ave
Englewood Ohio 45322
Phone:937-832-1839
Your Website Address
Comments:I was aboard the USS Providence as part of the staff
of Commander First Fleet.
At the time we were "stationed" at North Island.
When I first was aboard Providence, Vice Admiral Kidd was our
boss....when I left in 1971, Vice Admiral Peet was in charge.
Sunday 12/22/2002 3:26:13pm
Name:Donald E. Powers
E-Mail:donpowers99@cox.net
Date on Providence:Spring of 1959 to Sunmmer of 1961
Division/Rate:Fox FTC/FTMC
Mailing Address:653 Hiller Road
McKinleyville, CA 95519-5177
Phone:(707) 839-1667
Your Website Addresshttp://www.powersfamily.bappy.com
Comments:I have some pictures taken in the Gun Fire Control
Plotting Room in my web page.
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Friday 12/20/2002 10:37:30am
Name:Tom McNally
E-Mail:tommcnally@aol.com
Date on Providence:2/72-3/73
Division/Rate:Fox/OE--FTM-2
Mailing Address:2704 Olive Grove Church Road
Creedmoor, NC, 27522-8181
Phone:919-528-0087
Your Website Address
Comments:I remember being pulled out of sps-48 radar school
and being transferred to the Providence. I arrived at the ship
on the Friday before the ship deployed to West-pac. I had 5+
years experience on the SPS-42 search radar and the providence
had no qualified sps-42 techs aboard. I remember working my
tail off to get that radar up and working properly, remember
having no liberty in Sasebo, spent all my time repairing the
radar. All in all, I enjoyed my time on the "Prov".
Does anyone know what happened to FTM-2 Tom Trumble???
Thursday 12/19/2002 3:37:29pm
Name:LOWELL R. BAKKEN
E-Mail:
Date on Providence:9-67 1-69
Division/Rate:1ST BMSN
Mailing Address:5482 0TT0 KERL RD. CROSS PLAINS, WI.53528
Phone:608 798 4342
Your Website Address
Comments:
Thursday 12/19/2002 9:48:52am
Name:John Romeo
E-Mail:jromeo132951@comcast.net
Date on Providence:Sept 1959 to Jan 1962
Division/Rate:OI RD#
Mailing Address:104 Hessian Run Ct.
Verga NJ 08093
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:I'm a Plank owner and I ran across this site by
accident. Boy it sure brings back a lot of fond memories. I
never thought I'd be communicating with my old shipmates
again. I would like to here from some old shipmates. This is a
great site and a tribute to a fine old lady.
I'll be checking for any new entries and I'll email anyone I
know. Thanks again.
Thursday 12/19/2002 8:41:34am
Name:William H.E.Kelley, PN3. USN
E-Mail:wkelley@monogram.zodiac.com
Date on Providence:Jan 17 1964 thru Jan 17 1969
Division/Rate:Personnel Third Class
Mailing Address:1018 E. Orangethrope Ave #235
Anaheim, California 92801
Phone:(714) 871-2830 X235
Your Website Address
Comments:Just wanted to say hi. sorry I did not make Oct
Reunion.
Saturday 12/14/2002 3:17:34pm
Name:Lawrence "Larry" Bachman
E-Mail:gunnerbach@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:72-73
Division/Rate:Fox FTGC
Mailing Address:217 Tinsley Rd.
Monroe, VA 24574
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Reported aboard as FTG1, promoted to Chief during
WestPac deployment. I served on 7 ships during my career and
the Providence was one of my favorites. She had a superior
bunch of sailors serving on her and I am proud to have served
with them. We had some wild and crazy times making our little
"moonlight cruises" into interesting places like Vihn and
Haiphong. Of course we only made those "moonlifht cruises"
after a full day of shelling places like Quang Tri. For those
who are curious, we fired 44,445 combat rounds of ammunition
during that cruise. It was a great cruise and we were a great
ship.
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Tuesday 12/10/2002 7:55:56am
Name:Leonard Godsil
E-Mail:lgodsil@theriver.com
Date on Providence:Sept.64-June 67
Division/Rate:FG/FTG 3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Just surfed in and checked all 66 pages for anyone I
might know and/or served with. I found three; Bill
Hancock(USMC, drinking buddies)when the ship was at Hunters
Point. Steve Schimmel; served with him almost the entire time.
Is the Godfather of my first born. Had lost track of him over
the years. Joe Simon; was my boss when he came over from the
Okie City in Dec. of 66.
I was assigned to Main Batter plot from the time I came aboard
until I left. That's where I was when the Prov took a few
rounds off the coast of Nam.
I served with a great dedicated bunch of guys including GMG's.
According to Lt. Blackwell (USMC)aka BLACKWELL 2-6 CHARLIE; We
were the best shooting ship in the fleet and he hated for us
to leave the gun line. Yes, my shipmates and I served with
PRIDE.
Sunday 12/08/2002 1:15:32am
Name:Dennis Sauro
E-Mail:allsauro@excite.com
Date on Providence:Nov. 1970 - Feb. 1073
Division/Rate:S2 CS3
Mailing Address:400 Ponderosa Lane
Grants Pass, Or 97527
Phone:541-471-1680
Your Website Address
Comments:Good site, lots of memories
Tuesday 12/03/2002 9:21:51am
Name:Richy Rich
E-Mail:richmondacres@msn.com.
Date on Providence:
Division/Rate:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:I was trottle 3 in after engine room. Anyone out
there remembers that long ago, drop a line!
Tuesday 12/03/2002 7:32:53am
Name:Danny Richmond
E-Mail:richmondacres@msn.com
Date on Providence:nov. 71' to decommision
Division/Rate:M div. mr3
Mailing Address:13492 175th st. Wellsburg Ia. 50680
Phone:{641} 869-5257
Your Website Address
Comments:nice to find some old shipmates!
Saturday 11/30/2002 7:15:00am
Name:Bob Madden
E-Mail:maddenmdd@aol.com
Date on Providence:59 to60
Division/Rate:signalman-E3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
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Comments:
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Wednesday 11/27/2002 1:40:55pm
Name:Ron Pagliaro
E-Mail:RonPag@msn.com
Date on Providence:1966 to 1970
Division/Rate:B & A Divisions MM3
Mailing Address:Ron Pagliaro
4 Ridge Rd.
Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
Phone:609-965-2445
Your Website Address
Comments:Would enjoy hearing from shipmates. Lt. Lewis, thanks
for the opportunities you opened up for me, I've made a career
in the refrigeration industry.
Monday 11/25/2002 12:25:43am
Name:Wesley Jacobs
E-Mail:wjacobs@vsta.com
Date on Providence:4/1960 - 1/1963
Division/Rate:6th Division MT-2
Mailing Address:901 W. Blucher St.
Falfurrias, TX 78355-4119
Phone:(361) 325-2356
Your Website Address
Comments:I joined the Providence at Guantanamo, Cuba after
missing movement in Boston, MA 4/60. Spent a year in 5th Div
before an opening came up in the 6th Div. Made many friends
and enjoyed all of the ports of call. Left 12/31/62. Now
retired from the U.S. Border Patrol after 29 years and am now
the current Mayor of Falfurrias, TX.
Friday 11/22/2002 11:27:46pm
Name:Stephen D Peralta
E-Mail:mcgunny@pacbell.net
Date on Providence:1966-1968
Division/Rate:Marine Detachment/Cpl
Mailing Address:735 So Jackson Ave
San Jose CA 95116
Phone:408-806-5310
Your Website Address
Comments:My military career started with the Prov. came aboard
day before started to West Pac. Came back with her in 68.
Great times, outstanding places, priceless friends. I retired
a Marine Gunny. I am now employed as a Automotive Equipment
Inspector for the City of San Jose. Semper Fi!!
Tuesday 11/19/2002 8:03:26am
Name:John Phoebus
E-Mail:johnp@unitedaerospace.com
Date on Providence:1968 to 1970
Division/Rate:Cpl. Marine Detachment
Mailing Address:12615 SW 34th Place
Davie, Florida 33330
Phone:954-915-0146
Your Website Address
Comments:Alot of good memories, and a great group of guys.
Sunday 11/17/2002 9:08:02pm
Name:Michael R, McVeigh, Captain USNR-Retired
E-Mail:mmcve8919@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:September 1966 - May 1968
Division/Rate:OI Division Officer
Mailing Address:17 Kara E
Irvine, CA 92620 -1855
Phone:714-731-7602
Your Website Address
Comments:Please correct previous roster entry - email address
changed. A great website and remembrance for all of us.
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Friday 11/15/2002 1:56:27pm
Name:J. N. Kreider
E-Mail:jkreider@woh.rr.com
Date on Providence:November 68 to February 69
Division/Rate:Ensign, Assistant Navigator
Mailing Address:
Phone:
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Comments:
Tuesday 11/12/2002 6:42:32am
Name:Andrew Brown Jr
E-Mail:abrownjr1@comcast.net
Date on Providence:Sept 1970 - Sept 1971
Division/Rate:S3 RM/SH
Mailing Address:4337 CINDY LANE,
LYNN HAVEN FL 32444
Phone:850 271 9420
Your Website Address
Comments:Came on board as a RM in S3 Div. Loss clearance and
had to change rate fm rm to sh. stayed on board only 1 year.
Now retired since 1995 SHCM.
Sunday 11/10/2002 1:54:14pm
Name:Raymond L Webb ENCS(RET)
E-Mail:silverspringer00@nwinfo.net
Date on Providence:May 1970 to December 1970
Division/Rate:A gang/EN3
Mailing Address:120 Martin Rd
Toppenish, WA 98948
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Be glad to hear from anyone who is a shipmate.
Sunday 11/10/2002 1:45:48pm
Name:Fred Stephenson
E-Mail:none
Date on Providence:about 1947 to decommission
Division/Rate:Chief Metal smith
Mailing Address:Fred Stephenson
1526 Cleveland Ave.
Beloit, Wisc. 53511
Phone:1-608-365-5448
Your Website Address
Comments:I am sending this for Chief Stephenson
You can email to me Fred Redmann fbrmcr@charter.net for fast
service, otherwise his address is here. Chief would like to
hear from our ship mates. He is very active in the masons, and
likes stories about the Providence. He built a 3 hole out
house on the fantail for moving the ship from Boston to New
York after decommissioning. Anybody remember that comfort
station?
Who got the dogs Nip & Tuck?
Saturday 11/09/2002 8:14:51pm
Name:Fred Redmann
E-Mail:fbrmcr@charter.net
Date on Providence:8/1948 to decommissioned in 1949
Division/Rate:Deck force
Mailing Address:Fred Redmann
11634 Crockett Rd.
Roscoe,Ill 61073
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Good web site, would like to find info on W.C.Brown
BT3 from 1948 to1949
Also some of the guys in radio @ that time. Was sent to the
Rochester, which was not as good as the Providence, then I was
on the USS Leyte CV32 which was a good one like the Providence
I was lucky to have 2 good ships out of 3
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Saturday 11/02/2002 11:24:14pm
Name:DENNIS GOLDING
E-Mail:denny55us@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1964 -1968
Division/Rate:E DIV. IC2
Mailing Address:PO BOX 118
LEISTON, ID
Phone:
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Comments:
Saturday 11/02/2002 9:55:59pm
Name:Raymond Baker (Jan Baker )
E-Mail:tcobred@aol.com
Date on Providence:1972 thru 1973
Division/Rate:BT2
Mailing Address:24680 Hidden Harbor Dr
Los Molinos, Ca. 96055
Phone:530-384-9839
Your Website Address
Comments:Ray Baker served aboard the USS PROVIDENCE. His son
is very intrested in hearing from anyone that may have known
his father. ( BT2 Raymond Baker )
Some knew Ray as " Pappy "
Thank you for any input you may have.
Sincerly, Jan Baker
Friday 11/01/2002 9:14:45pm
Name:Robert Brandseth
E-Mail:Lvrofchoc@aol.com
Date on Providence:1962 - 1964
Division/Rate:DK3
Mailing Address:21115 N. 63rd Drive, Glendale, Ariz. 85308
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Met some great guys and had some great times. Went to
Sydney in '63 and back again in 2001 - big difference in the
city but the people still the same...
Thursday 10/31/2002 10:29:13pm
Name:Greg Lynch
E-Mail:howie_lynch1@juno.com
Date on Providence:1973
Division/Rate:CS2
Mailing Address:990 Church Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone:503.365.7558
Your Website Address
Comments:Deployment to Nam was a hoot!!!
Monday 10/28/2002 12:56:04am
Name:William (Bill) Handlin
E-Mail:handlin@integritynet.com.au
Date on Providence:NOV.1966/OCT.1969
Division/Rate:OL Division/SN
Mailing Address:PO BOX 806
WOY WOY N.S.W. 2256
Australia
Phone:(02) 43-423813
Your Website Address
Comments:can't complain had some good times some
days better than others,but overall it was a buzz
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Monday 10/28/2002 9:02:49am
Name:Bob Mahon
E-Mail:
Date on Providence:August 1946 to June 1948
Division/Rate:Yeoman 3rd
Mailing Address:Bob, please leave email address. You have some
old shipmates that would like to make contact.
Sam
Phone:
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Comments:This is a really nice site. I just happened on it.
Those were great days.
Sunday 10/20/2002 10:00:59pm
Name:William Rex Harris
E-Mail:rexharris1@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:Nov 1968 to Jan 1969
Division/Rate:Seaman/Laundry
Mailing Address:Rex Harris
1616 Sunset Drive
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone:509-525-3875
Your Website Address
Comments:I came on at Yokasuka, Japan, and went on the liberty
cruise to Perth and Sydney, Australia, and Hobart Tasmania in
December of 1968, and Wellington, New Zealand and
Christchurch. I had a blast and have fond memories of the
cruise and the nice chicks the aussies :)
Sunday 10/13/2002 5:59:34am
Name:John Wilbur
E-Mail:jw_lasvegas@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1970 - Mar 1973
Division/Rate:DP3
Mailing Address:835 Single Tree Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Phone:702-896-7363
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Comments:
Saturday 10/12/2002 7:08:27pm
Name:Terry Taylor
E-Mail:drtaylorzg1200@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1966-1969
Division/Rate:OI Division, RD3
Mailing Address:203 N. Olde Bridge Rd.
Moore, OK 73160
Phone:405.514.7941
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Comments:
Saturday 10/12/2002 6:23:57pm
Name:Bernard A. Eskin, MD
E-Mail:bae22@drexel.edu
Date on Providence:commission - 11/46
Division/Rate:3rd- Lt
Mailing Address:
625 Harvard Rd. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Phone:2158784454
Your Website Address
Comments:Sorry I had to miss the reunion this year. Glad
everyone enjoyed it. Best wishes.......
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Saturday 10/12/2002 4:27:35pm
Name:AC Pilger
E-Mail:apilger@comcast.net
Date on Providence:1966-1968
Division/Rate:C7F (Weather)/AG1
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:It was a long tour on Providence but a good one at
the same time. Lots of good shipmates on her.
Monday 10/07/2002 8:09:47pm
Name:Wayne Kitchens
E-Mail:kylekitch@aol.com
Date on Providence:1966-1968
Division/Rate:E div IC3
Mailing Address:201 Painted Mtn Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Phone:702 682-6092
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Comments:
Friday 10/04/2002 12:36:00am
Name:Charles W. Barger
E-Mail:cbarger810@aol.com
Date on Providence:middle '40s (5 yrs)
Division/Rate:elec chief
Mailing Address:810 Glenmore Circle
Melbourne, Fl 32901
Phone:321-956-6307
Your Website Address
Comments:Nice website. I enjoyed perusing it. See you at the
reunion.
Tuesday 10/01/2002 9:33:22am
Name:Stanley E. Long
E-Mail:Longse@aol.com
Date on Providence:August 1961 to July 1963
Division/Rate:Fox/A Div., LT, USNR
Mailing Address:Stanley Long
P.O. Box 448
Norris, TN 37828
Phone:865-494-4977
Your Website Address
Comments:Great work on the web site. I was on that first
cruise of CLG-6 to West Pac, and when our home port was
Yokosuka in '62-'63. I've wondered for years what happened to
old shipmates. I'd like to contact any of them.
Sunday 09/29/2002 8:43:55am
Name:Jim Getter
E-Mail:getter.shahan@worldnet.att.net
Date on Providence:1965, 1966, and some of 67.
Division/Rate:Marine Detachment , Corporal
Mailing Address:608 Oakview Drive
Kettering, Ohio 45429
Phone:937-294-3958
Your Website Address
Comments:Served proudly in the Marine Detachment where life
long friendships were formed.
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Thursday 09/26/2002 9:51:27am
Name:Al Hays, RMC USN (RET)
E-Mail:alhays@msn.com
Date on Providence:1969-1970
Division/Rate:COMM./RM1-RMC
Mailing Address:1221 SE 130th Av
Portland, Or 97233
Phone:503-257-0458
Your Website Addresshttp://n/a
Comments:
Saturday 09/21/2002 2:41:40pm
Name:Douglas LaCosse
E-Mail:wkearns001@aol.com
Date on Providence:6/61-11/61
Division/Rate:CS3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:
Friday 09/20/2002 10:33:32am
Name:Roy A Brush
E-Mail:royb@northriverboats.com
Date on Providence:1959/1961
Division/Rate:1st/GMG3
Mailing Address:Roy Brush
575 S State St
Sutherlin Or 97479
Phone:1-541-459-4133
Your Website Addresshttp://www.northriverboats.com
Comments:I Will Be At The Reunion In Las Vegas
In Oct I Hope To See Some Of My Old
Shipmates
Wednesday 09/18/2002 10:45:07pm
Name:DAN DEWITT
E-Mail:DANMDEWITT
Date on Providence:1966-1968
Division/Rate:EM4
Mailing Address:DANMDEWITT@MSN.COM
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:GREAT WEB SITE,LOOKING FORWARD TO FINDING OLD SHIP
MATE'S
Wednesday 09/04/2002 1:04:02pm
Name:Gary Clifford Ware
E-Mail:gail_ware@pcsb.org
Date on Providence:1959-1963
Division/Rate:
Mailing Address:1360A Sandy Ln.
Clearwater, FL 33755
Phone:
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Comments:Filling this in for my husband.
Gail Ware
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Monday 08/26/2002 9:08:16pm
Name:Earnshaw, Spencer T. (Ernie)
E-Mail:ernie@kiem-tv.com
Date on Providence:Feb. 1962--Sep. 1963
Division/Rate:1st/Fox E-3
Mailing Address:S.T. Earnshaw PO Box 282 Loleta, Ca.
95551-0282
Phone:(707) 733-5212 (home) (707) 443-3123 (wk
Your Website Address
Comments:Came aboard Providence as a green 17-year-old. Left
her as a smart-ass 19 year-old. Wouldn't trade the experience
for anything -- the equator crossing in '63, even the Cuban
business. Those were interesting times. I'd love to hear from
George R. Bristol and Phil Baker, those two guitarists of
renown. I still have photos of the three of us onstage in
Sasebo. After getting out of the Navy, I sort've fell into the
music business and have been a drummer for the last 40 years.
Even had a chart record in the 70s.
Monday 08/26/2002 7:19:09am
Name:Terry Taylor
E-Mail:taylorst1100@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1966-1969
Division/Rate:OI, RD-3
Mailing Address:203 N. Olde Bridge Rd.
Phone:405.514.6251
Your Website Address
Comments:I was assigned to the Providence when she deployed in
Nov '66, and served on board until she was relieved by the
OKC, CLG-5. I missed the great trip home via Perth, Hobart,
Sydney, and Wellington because I had to go into the hospital
in Yokosuksa for surgery, and was sent back to the states
later and assigned to the Eversole, DD-789, going back for
another tour in Viet Nam.
Saturday 08/17/2002 1:51:06pm
Name:Raymond P. Clark Sr.
E-Mail:rayclarksr@aol.com
Date on Providence:1966/67
Division/Rate:Flag CTR2
Mailing Address:122 Birch Street
Middletown,Pa
17057-2106
Phone:(717) 944-3756
Your Website Address
Comments:Crossed over in 65 from the OKCity
Wednesday 08/14/2002 8:34:26pm
Name:Rocky Sears
E-Mail:rockysears@mchsi.com
Date on Providence:1970-1973
Division/Rate:Fox / FTG2
Mailing Address:Box 596
Princeton, KY 42445
Phone:270-365-7770
Your Website Address
Comments:Wow! Remembering My first WestPac...
Bachman in charge onboard and ashore... Riddle was on leave,
always on leave!
Wednesday 08/14/2002 8:30:31am
Name:Thomas Finley
E-Mail:thomfinley@lakewebs.net
Date on Providence:1961 thru1963
Division/Rate:SK3 S-1 Div.
Mailing Address:620 E. Okmulgee, Checotah, OK 74426
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:I served aboard the Providence during tenure as
COMSEVENTHFLT Flagship. Would like to hear from all old
shipmates. Also, John Conners, Mayfield, Stan Richardson,
James Long.
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Wednesday 08/14/2002 0:18:25am
Name:Saenz, Samuel
E-Mail:saenz842@icsi.net
Date on Providence:SEP 60 - SEP 62
Division/Rate:SA,SN,PN3
Mailing Address:1813 San Jacinto, Victoria, Tx. 77801
Phone:361-578-6344
Your Website Address
Comments:Just came across this site. I do recall alot of my
shipmates, as I look at cruise book 60-61 to WestPac. I stayed
in Navy, retired in 1979 as PNC. Hope to see you guys at
reunion in Las Vegas.
Tuesday 08/13/2002 11:09:59pm
Name:William R Duginske
E-Mail:WEDUGINSKE@ebtv.net
Date on Providence:1962 to 1966
Division/Rate:E-Divison/EM3
Mailing Address:
5806 Connie Lane Weston Wi. 54476
Phone:715-359-7145
Your Website Address
Comments:
Thank You for an outstanding web page/site.
Tuesday 08/13/2002 6:05:28pm
Name:Phillip T. Catalano
E-Mail:philcat@prodigy.net
Date on Providence:Jan. 26, l949 through June l949
Division/Rate:EX Div. YNSN Executive Office
Mailing Address:
4205 Sabal Pointe Court S.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan. 49546-8232
Phone:1-616-942-2303
Your Website Address
Comments:I came aboard the ship directly from the U.S. Naval
Adminstration School in Norfolk, Va. I boarded the ship in
Newport, RI and sailed on her to the Boston Naval Shipyard,
Charlestown, Mass where she received orders for decommissiong.
My whole time aboard ship was handling personnel records and
transferring the crew to other duty stations. I did not recall
a lot of the names of my fellow crew members and have very
little ship mementos except for one of two ship pictures. I do
have many personal photos taken aboard ship including the pair
of boxer dogs whom I remember very well. I plan to attend the
annual meeting in Las Vegas this Oct. and hope to meet some
people who served aboard the CL-82 during my six month tour of
duty tied up to the dock in Charlestown. After I left the
ship, I crossed over the pier and served aboard the USS Des
Moines (CA-134) for the next two years making two trips to the
Med. with the Sixth Fleet.
I would like to hear from anyone who rembers me.
Monday 08/12/2002 7:32:45pm
Name:Randy Wilkins
E-Mail:Randswilk@tds.net
Date on Providence:Sept 1959-1963 1966-1968
Division/Rate:
Mailing Address:87 Hutchinson road
Chichester,
New Hampshire
Phone:
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Comments:would like to hear from any old shipmates
Monday 08/12/2002 10:15:45am
Name:Lowell A. Donoho
E-Mail:donohoclan@aol.com
Date on Providence:1960 -61
Division/Rate:RM1
Mailing Address:6520 shadow hawk drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Phone:916 722 6374
Your Website Address
Comments:I went aboard Providence in San Diego prior to her
first Pacific cruise as CLG-6.
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Sunday 08/11/2002 11:11:35pm
Name:Stanley H. Richardson AKA (Blood)
E-Mail:stanoakca@aol.com
Date on Providence:June 1960 until July 1965
Division/Rate:S-3 Ship Service Rate SH3
Mailing Address:
Oakland, CA 94605
Phone:510-568-2108
Your Website Address
Comments:This is a great site. The Providence was a wonderful
ship. I will attend the reunion in 2002. See you there.
Saturday 08/10/2002 1:27:53pm
Name:Tom Bruckman
E-Mail:bruckmant@coned.com
Date on Providence:8/1970 thur 4/1972
Division/Rate:RM3
Mailing Address:46-22 194th Street
Bayside, NY 11358
Phone:
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Comments:I has been a long time and I have some great memories
of the 2years spent on the Providence.
Tuesday 08/06/2002 3:08:39am
Name:Wayne Dedrick
E-Mail:wdedrick@nc.rr.com
Date on Providence:January 1971 - August 1973
Division/Rate:Communications/ET
Mailing Address:Raleigh, NC
Phone:
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Comments:I arrived at the USS Providence in January 1971 when
the ship was docked at North Island, NAS. It has been over 30
years so don't ask for details -- I'm lucky to remember where
Coronado Island was ! Interestingly enough, as I was checking
the guest book, I noticed another fellow had checked in from
my hometown of Staunton, VA -- Frank Bales. Unfortunately, he
"bailed" before I got there so we didn't get a chance to run
across each other then. Ain't the WEB a great thing!!! I am
not yet in the roster since I just found this website tonight.
I can't find any of my old buddies in the roster -- I thought
sure they were all "lifers" though ! LOL Thanks for the site,
Sam !!!
Regards,
Wayne
Saturday 08/03/2002 3:16:09pm
Name:Jerry L. Dimond
E-Mail:jdimond@bigplanet.com
Date on Providence:1966 -1968
Division/Rate:Marine Detachment
Mailing Address:412 West 21st place
Kennewick, WA 99337
Phone:509-582-9114
Your Website Address
Comments:I was recently contacted by some of the old buddies
from the detachment. Leo Poole, Tom Shelton, and Fred Ovieda.
It's been along time and we are all planning to meet up in Las
Vegas for the Reunion.
Wednesday 07/31/2002 7:16:22pm
Name:Steve Timar
E-Mail:stevetimar@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1959-1961
Division/Rate:OI - RD3
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 9068
Moreno Valley, CA 92552-9068
Phone:
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Comments:Hey guys, the first tour of the Pacific for CLG-6 was
1960 to 1961.
I should know. I'm a Plank Owner and rode her through the
Panama Canal in 1960.
After a short stay in Long Beach and a short cruise to San
Francisco, we sailed west.
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Sunday 07/28/2002 3:34:40pm
Name:Frank Bales
E-Mail:fbales@adelphia.net
Date on Providence:1/68 to 6/70
Division/Rate:7th Fleet Flag, then X Div.
Mailing Address:Staunton, VA
Phone:
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Comments:Started in the Plans Office as SA (YN striker). I was
such a poor typist at the time that CDR J.D. Skull dubbed me
"Fingers." Swapped to Ship's Company when Oklahoma City
relieved Providence in late 1968. Was ship's
librarian/Chaplain's Yeoman for short time, then in Captain's
Office. Left Providence in mid-1970 (as YN3) for Nuclear
Weapons Training Group, Pacific on North Island. Made 1st
class there, but turned it down and got out (big mistake).
Would like to write to anyone that remembers me. Thanks for
the great site. Lots and lots of great memories.
Saturday 07/27/2002 5:55:17pm
Name:James L Long
E-Mail:long9@adelphia.net
Date on Providence:Sept 59 /Sept 64
Division/Rate:5th Snakes Apes. /S-1 Div
Mailing Address:971 Watertank Rd.
Canton, Ga.
30115
Phone:770-720-1580
Your Website Address
Comments:Come on board an SA left as a SK2 would like to hear
from Mickey Haste or HM2Dodd Hey Duhon remember the Smoker on
the fantail around 63you vs. the USMC
Saturday 07/27/2002 4:42:41pm
Name:David A. von Roemer
E-Mail:ReddoggNam72@aol.com
Date on Providence:Nov70 - Mar73
Division/Rate:Navigation Div. QM3
Mailing Address:235 Ranchitos Road
Bosque Farms, NM 87068
Phone:505-869-6632
Your Website Address
Comments:My first ship out of A school. Spit and polish. I
still have nightmares involving "neverdull" and
Brightwork.That ship made me a sailor, I remember friday
morning Rockdown with 1st division.I still have my issued
Bos'n pipe. I'm retired now on a service connected disability
and I spend my time cruising on my Harley.Met an old shipmate
July 2002 at a bike rally and he turned me on to this site. It
is outstanding.BZ Would really enjoy hearing from any old
shipmates. God, the memories this brings back.All ahead full
and God Bless to all. "Reddogg"
Saturday 07/27/2002 8:51:24am
Name:John ( Jack ) Best
E-Mail:bestcokie@aol.com
Date on Providence:1966-1967
Division/Rate:E- Div. EM2
Mailing Address:5 Willow St
Kingston Ma. 02364
Phone:781-585-8975
Your Website Addresshttp://bestcokie@aol.com
Comments:nothing at this time
Tuesday 07/23/2002 8:17:16pm
Name:Victor A. Troutman
E-Mail:mvtroutman@msn.com
Date on Providence:July 1961 to Oct. 1964
Division/Rate:CR-Div. RM3
Mailing Address:5881 Mabley Hill Rd.
Fenton, MI 48430
Phone:810.632.4830
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Tuesday 07/23/2002 6:20:22pm
Name:Robert Schuster
E-Mail:b4rome2c@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:Jan 1968 to Feb 1970
Division/Rate:Fox Div. FTG-3 did not extend for FTG-2
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 222539
Christiansted, St. Croix
United States Virgin Islands 00822
Phone:340-773-2039 Sept thru June
Your Website Address
Comments:Glad to find this site. Great memories of WESPAC-
from the Pueblo highjack, Nam and the cruise home were we
worked with some ET's on the beggining of SATCOM and GPS. Hope
to make one of the reunions. Currently recovering from
Leukemia and a bone marrow transplant. I spend my summer in
Maine on an island of the coast. Still dabbling with
electronics. I work for the Virgin Islands school system as
Technology Coordinator responsible for a wireless computer
network covering 84 square miles and some 2000 computers, an
educational television station and all satellite downlinks.
I've done freelance work for the major tv networks as well as
PBS and ESPN. Done special effects for European movie
companies and US video commerical producers.
I thought that a site like this never existed. Glad to see
some familiar names on the guest list. I tip my glass to all
who walked before and after my tenure on the teak deck of
CLG-6. She was a great weapon. The Top Gun Awardee for the
"Battle of Hue." .
Thursday 07/18/2002 4:25:11pm
Name:Thomas J. Mastrangelo
E-Mail:tyork@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1970-1973
Division/Rate:BT/E-4
Mailing Address:PO Box 66
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
Phone:
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Comments:
Saturday 07/13/2002 2:09:27pm
Name:Paul A Wahlmeier
E-Mail:wahlmeierman@aol.com
Date on Providence:1972-1974
Division/Rate:M/MM2
Mailing Address:234 Richfield Ave
El Cajon, Ca 92020
Phone:619-442-2032
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Comments:
Monday 07/08/2002 3:26:26pm
Name:Thomas M. Healy
E-Mail:tomhealy1@netzero.com
Date on Providence:1946-1947
Division/Rate:SM2
Mailing Address:49 Cushing Road
Cohasset MA 02025
Phone:
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Comments:Great Med. trips!
Sunday 07/07/2002 6:01:39pm
Name:Leonard B. Lawicki
E-Mail:leonard.b.lawicki.aexp.com
Date on Providence:1971-1973
Division/Rate:FTG-2
Mailing Address:4940 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone:716 632-6967
Your Website Address
Comments:To the proud heroes of the fighting ship Providence,
who gave there all in Vietnam. Great memories of the
FTG/Gunnermates
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Friday 07/05/2002 10:41:28pm
Name:Ralph Lewis Wilson
E-Mail:lew19@pacbell.net
Date on Providence:Late 1971to decommision
Division/Rate:3rd divison BM deck boat opp
Mailing Address:866N El Centro
Los Angeles CA 90038
Phone:323/871/9089
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Comments:SAM this is a great site. It brings back old times. I
remember the Helo Accident, and the Hai phong run I was on top
side at the time. And I remember the shootout with the tank on
the beach. But if I remember right the tank crew got out of
the tank and ran in to a hut and we hit the hut. I would like
to talk to some one who remembers the deck hand on the back of
the ship I was called Lewie. Thank you Sam for this site.
Friday 07/05/2002 1:22:31pm
Name:Ammons, Robert E.
E-Mail:buga67982@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:5/45-7'48
Division/Rate:FC2
Mailing Address:4628 Dunn Ave.Memphis,TN38117
Phone:901 818-9130
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Comments:Fondest memories of a great ship and those who made
her one of the finest.I deeply regret having lost touch with
those I respect so much!
Friday 07/05/2002 12:17:22am
Name:Rodney Duhon
E-Mail:josephrduhon@aol.com
Date on Providence:1961 to1965
Division/Rate:S-3 / SHSN
Mailing Address:Rodney Duhon 1022 Gulf LN Sulphur Louisiana
70663
Phone:1 337 528 2191
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Comments:I was the ships cobbler,1962 to 1965. ENS D.J.
Witchger was the Division Officer.
Tuesday 07/02/2002 9:11:19am
Name:Stephen Alexander
E-Mail:stephen.alexander@ps.ge.com
Date on Providence:1962-1963
Division/Rate:OE / ETRSN
Mailing Address:
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Comments:First tour of duty after ET"A" School.
I grew up to be an ETCS, USN(RET).
Tuesday 07/02/2002 8:04:26am
Name:John K. Martin
E-Mail:jmartin@peakonline.com
Date on Providence:may 1970 to may 1971
Division/Rate:cyn 3
Mailing Address:3521 Rockwood Road, Enid, OK 73703
Phone:580-234-2394
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Friday 06/28/2002 11:44:25am
Name:KENT PHEMISTER
E-Mail:ERICAA@FLASH.NET
Date on Providence:SEPT 1972-DEC 25 1972
Division/Rate:ETNSN
Mailing Address:1721 Haltom Rd.
Haltom City, Texas 76117
Phone:817-838-5940
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Comments:would like to hear from anyone that remembers me from
OE division. I was only on board for a short period of time
worked mostly in test equipment calibration. It has been so
long ago that I can hardly remember the guys in my division.
Thursday 06/27/2002 9:20:56am
Name:Jim Worth
E-Mail:jim92118@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:July 72 to August 73
Division/Rate:R Div Officer
Mailing Address:
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Tuesday 06/25/2002 8:47:34am
Name:William F. Downs (Bill)
E-Mail:bill.downs@jacobs.com
Date on Providence:August 1967 through October 1969
Division/Rate:1st Division & Gun Battery Officer
Mailing Address:Bill Downs, Ph.D., R.G.
30522 Hollings Way
Golden, CO 80403
Phone:(303) 642-3735
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Saturday 06/22/2002 7:51:56am
Name:Daniel W. Barnicle USMC
E-Mail:DEBarnicle@centurytel.net
Date on Providence:CL82 1946-1948
Division/Rate:Marine Division Sgt.
Mailing Address:4652 Oak Point Road Unit 113
Lorain, Ohio 44053
Phone:440-282-6704
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Comments:Having served aboard the CL82 was the
most enjoyable learning experence of my life time.
Have enjoyed all the reunions and to all those that have not
attended --you are really missing a great time. Will see you
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